Ruth Murphy
2941 Royal Tuscan Lane Valrico
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience at St Joseph Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient observation. Enhanced patient satisfaction through attentive care and efficient workflow support. Demonstrated strong teamwork by training new staff, ensuring high-quality personal care and adherence to infection control protocols for optimal patient safety.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
St Joseph Hospital
02.2006 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Collected and documented patient information to aid in accurate medical record keeping.
Education
No Degree - Chef
Algonquin College
Ottawa Ontario10-1997
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
St Joseph Hospital
02.2006 - Current
No Degree - Chef
Algonquin College
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