Shartina Davis
Summary
Highly experience and compassionate Patient Care Technician with over 15 years of experience. delivering empathetic, high quality care in fast paced, hospital and clinical environments.Extensive background supporting diverse patient population across multiple departments, including the Emergency Department, Oncology, General Medicine,and Psychiatry. Proving ability to build strong patient provider relationships, provide emotional support and adapt communication to meet the unique needs of each patient
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
06.2019 - 06.2025
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Performed bladder scans, straight cath, and insert foley cath
- Performed blood draws, IVs,EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Enhanced teamwork by collaborating closely with nurses and doctors to coordinate patient care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Patient Care Technician
Johns Hopkins Intrastaff
Baltimore, MD
08.2014 - 05.2019
- Measured and documented vital signs blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations,and pulse oximetry
- Performed blood draws, collect urine, stool, and sputum samples ensuring proper labeling and handling
- EKG, trach care, tube feed
- Collected and documented patients intake and output
- Safely transfer and transport patient using proper techniques and equipment
- Collaborate effectively with nurses, physicians, and other staff to ensure quality patient outcomes
- Ensured comfort and dignity while assisting with daily routine
- Linen change and light housekeeping
Patient Care Technician
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
06.2009 - 10.2014
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely medical interventions.
- Executed blood draws, EKGs, and diagnostic tests for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Cultivated strong relationships with colleagues to enhance teamwork and collaboration.
- Adapted care strategies to effectively support patients of diverse backgrounds and conditions.
- Repositioned and turned bed bound patient preventing pressure injuries and improving patient comfort
- Facilitated patient mobility through ambulation exercises and safe transfer techniques.
- Promoted optimal wound healing by changing dressings and monitoring for complications.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
Education
Patient Care Technician
Maryland Center of Arts And Technology
Baltimore, MD04.2009
GED -
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD04.2008
Certified Nurse Assistant
Caroline Center
Baltimore, MD07.2007
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Phlebotomy and IV therapy
- Blood glucose testing
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) administration
- CPR certification
- Patient observation and positioning
- Tracheostomy care
- Wound management
- Compassionate patient care
- Condition monitoring
- Electronic health record management
Certification
Certified Nurse Assistant
License Number: A00087289
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Johns Hopkins Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2025
Patient Care Technician
Johns Hopkins Intrastaff
08.2014 - 05.2019
Patient Care Technician
University of Maryland Medical Center
06.2009 - 10.2014
Patient Care Technician
Maryland Center of Arts And Technology
GED -
Baltimore City Community College
Certified Nurse Assistant
Caroline Center