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Shakiara Bevans

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 7years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Lifebridge Health Grace
01.2023 - Current
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care

Patient Sitter

Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
04.2017 - 01.2023
  • Performs direct observation of patients for the purpose of identification of behaviors that are potentially hazardous to self or others and reports such observations to appropriate personnel in appropriate time frame.
  • Communicates with patients and encourages casual patient verbalization.
  • Participates in minor diversion activities, such as reading to the patient. Assists unit staff in preventing patients from climbing out of bed by providing appropriate diversion activities.
  • Remains attentive to the patient at all times, unless relieved of duty by the patient care staff.
  • Documents patient activity in electronic health record as appropriate.
  • Notifies unit staff if verbal reminders and diversion are unsuccessful in distracting patient.
  • Escalates patient and safety concerns to RN and Nurse Techs.

Rehabilitation Technician

John Hopkins Hospital
05.2013 - 04.2015
  • Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
  • Answered telephones and performed light clerical duties to maintain smooth operations while attending to various program needs.
  • Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
  • Transferred, moved and ambulated patients to and from departments with wheelchairs and stretchers.
  • Helped develop care plans for patients with complex needs and assisted patients with using rehabilitation equipment.
  • Followed discharge plans, identified concerns and reported issues to management for decision-making.

Caregiver /Patient Sitter

Tribute Care
06.2011 - 05.2013
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Worked to alleviate isolation and loss of personal freedom in patients resulting from deteriorating physical and mental health.
  • Provided exceptional physical care to go beyond simple bathing to manicures, hair sets and light massage.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.

Education

High School Diploma -

Liberation Diploma Plus
Baltimore, MD
06.2011

Skills

  • Patient Care and Monitoring
  • Patient Transporting
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Treatment Room Sanitation
  • Assisting with Daily Living
  • Taking Vital Signs
  • Patient Rounds
  • Patient Positioning Understanding

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Lifebridge Health Grace
01.2023 - Current

Patient Sitter

Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
04.2017 - 01.2023

Rehabilitation Technician

John Hopkins Hospital
05.2013 - 04.2015

Caregiver /Patient Sitter

Tribute Care
06.2011 - 05.2013

High School Diploma -

Liberation Diploma Plus

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