Dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technician with over 20 years of experience in diverse healthcare environments, including Surgery, Adult and Pediatric Emergency Rooms, Burn Care, Long Term Care, and Memory Care. Proven expertise in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and adapting effectively to the dynamic demands of fast-paced medical settings. Skilled in performing essential medical procedures and supporting nursing staff in clinical duties, while providing compassionate assistance with activities of daily living. Committed to upholding best practices in patient safety and comfort, with a strong foundation in medical terminology and emergency response. Recognized for exceptional communication and customer relations skills, ensuring a positive experience for patients and their families.
Assisting rehabilitation nurses with rehabilitation treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines.
Utilizes age-specific criteria to safely and efficiently transport Operating Room patients to and from pre-op holding areas and nursing units.
Assists with room turnover and cleaning duties.
Maintains, restocks, and orders non-par items as necessary for the Central Core inventory.
Makes sure that urgent cases are picked up immediately, along with additions, and picks instrument trays for the following day's procedures.
Ensures that each case's supplies and instruments are available in the pass-through and ready for the following procedure.
Understands the location of supplies in the Central Core and pick any additional supplies called for immediately.
Performs sterile instrument checks and sets up cases according to instructions from a Registered Nurse or a Surgical Technician.
Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, including administering treatments and procedures, and performing clerical duties as a Ward Secretary.
Takes vital signs, provides comfort measures, assists with patient transfers, and cleans and dresses wounds.
Responds to call lights and performs EKGs.
Cleans and restocks patients' rooms in preparation for incoming patients.
As KeyCare Store Coordinator, I oversaw the storefront staff's intake activities for patients seeking services or supplies at KeyCare Medical locations. As a coordinator, I ensured that the team welcomed patients promptly and courteously and provided them with accurate information regarding the fittings and supplies received. I ensured company billing and check-out procedures were followed, insurance was verified, proper identification was obtained, and necessary documents were completed. Collaborating with the other departmental leads, I resolved patient grievances and complaints related to billing, DME, and patient care. Among my responsibilities were maintaining a prompt phone response and assigning lunch hours and breaks to accommodate peaks in patient volume. Additionally, I advised the Director regarding retail sales, fitting activities, and product and inventory concerns.
The duties of my position as an orthotist/prosthetist assistant included fabricating, repairing, and maintaining devices requested by physicians under the supervision of the orthotist/prosthetist.
Assisting with the casting of patients to obtain accurate measurements.
Fitting, measuring, and educating DME patients about products such as Troms, Arm Slings, TLSOs, Diabetic shoes, prosthetics/AFOs, Cranial Helmets, and Custom Insoles.
Fabricating and customizing devices by utilizing the appropriate materials and components.
Making modifications to the models and creating the design layout for the final custom product.
All visit documentation, including chart notations, prior authorizations, and billing documents, were completed, submitted, and maintained.
Utilizes age-specific criteria to safely and efficiently transport Operating Room patients to and from pre-op holding areas and nursing units.
Assists with room turnover and cleaning duties. Maintains, restocks, and orders non-par items as necessary for the Central Core inventory.
Makes sure that urgent cases are picked up immediately, along with additions, and picks instrument trays for the following day's procedures.
Ensures that each case's supplies and instruments are available in the pass-through and ready for the following procedure.
Understands the location of supplies in the Central Core and pick any additional supplies called for immediately.
Performs sterile instrument checks and sets up cases according to instructions from a Registered Nurse or a Surgical Technician.
Working as a patient care technician in a long-term care facility, I completed various resident care duties under the supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse, per facility policy and procedure. As indicated, I assisted with bathing, personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, and incontinent care. I aided at mealtime (passing plates/supplying food and food as required). I assisted with ambulation, answered call lights within a reasonable timeframe, adhered to infection control protocols, and maintained timely communication with the nurse regarding the resident's condition. As well as maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment for residents, I was responsible for accurate charting.
Provided quality care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in a memory care setting. As indicated, I assisted with bathing, personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, and incontinent care. I aided at mealtime (passing plates/supplying food and food as required). I assisted with ambulation, answered call lights within a reasonable timeframe, adhered to infection control protocols, and maintained timely communication with the nurse regarding the resident's condition. As well as maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment for residents, I was responsible for accurate charting.
Utilizes age-specific criteria to safely and efficiently transport Operating Room patients to and from pre-op holding areas and nursing units.
Assists with room turnover and cleaning duties.
Maintains, restocks, and orders non-par items as necessary for the Central Core inventory.
Makes sure that urgent cases are picked up immediately, along with additions, and picks instrument trays for the following day's procedures.
Ensures that each case's supplies and instruments are available in the pass-through and ready for the following procedure.
Understands the location of supplies in the Central Core and pick any additional supplies called for immediately.
Performs sterile instrument checks and sets up cases according to instructions from a Registered Nurse or a Surgical Technician.
Working as a patient care technician in a long-term care facility, I completed various resident care duties under the supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse, per facility policy and procedure. As indicated, I assisted with bathing, personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, and incontinent care. I aided at mealtime (passing plates/supplying food and food as required). I assisted with ambulation, answered call lights within a reasonable timeframe, adhered to infection control protocols, and maintained timely communication with the nurse regarding the resident's condition. As well as maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment for residents, I was responsible for accurate charting.
Working as a patient care technician in a long-term care facility, I completed various resident care duties under the supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse, per facility policy and procedure. As indicated, I assisted with bathing, personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, and incontinent care. I aided at mealtime (passing plates/supplying food and food as required). I assisted with ambulation, answered call lights within a reasonable timeframe, adhered to infection control protocols, and maintained timely communication with the nurse regarding the resident's condition. As well as maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment for residents, I was responsible for accurate charting.
Providing basic patient care under the supervision of an RN, in long-term care facility as a replacement worker during a labor dispute. Working as a patient care technician in a long-term care facility, I completed various resident care duties under the supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse, per facility policy and procedure. As indicated, I assisted with bathing, personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, and incontinent care. I aided at mealtime (passing plates/supplying food and food as required). I assisted with ambulation, answered call lights within a reasonable timeframe, adhered to infection control protocols, and maintained timely communication with the nurse regarding the resident's condition. As well as maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment for residents, I was responsible for accurate charting.
Assisted physicians and nurses with various procedures, such as lumbar punctures. IV starts, blood draws, enemas, splints, suturing, and suture removal. Further responsibilities included participating in triage under a Registered Nurse's supervision, rooming patients, taking and recording vital signs accurately, transporting pediatric patients, turning over patient rooms upon discharge, and stocking room supplies
Under the supervision of registered nurses, I assisted with inpatient and outpatient dressing changes, cleaned wounds/burns, and applied dry, sterile dressings. As part of my responsibilities in the outpatient clinic setting, I was also responsible for removing and cleaning wounds.
Nevada CNA License #CNA015159 December 2027
BLS May 2025