shawnte barquet
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with proven expertise in vital signs monitoring and a professional bedside manner, honed at Virginia Mason. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and efficient medical interventions. Skilled in infection control and patient observation, contributing to improved healthcare outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Virginia Mason
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Performed EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients through diligent observation and reporting of changes in condition.
- Improved patient satisfaction with attentive communication and responsiveness to needs.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
- Collected and documented patient information to aid in accurate medical record keeping.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Springs At Pacific Regent of Bellevue
07.2007 - 07.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Registered Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise
Seattle Washington09.2000
High School Diploma - General Education
Sharples Alternative High School
Seattle Washington06.1995
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
- Specimen Collection
- Catheter Care
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Vitals documentation
- Monitoring patient conditions
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Virginia Mason
07.2022 - 02.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Springs At Pacific Regent of Bellevue
07.2007 - 07.2022
Registered Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise
High School Diploma - General Education
Sharples Alternative High School
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