Sherry Jones
Patient Care Technician
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers over 25 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature. Providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Patient Care Technician
Shadyside Hospital
06.2002 - 11.2023
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Nursing Assistant
Whiteman Nursing Home
08.1989 - 07.2002
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Private Duty-Private Home
Private Duty Home Care
09.1984 - 08.1989
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
Education
High School Diploma -
John A. Brashear High School
Pittsburgh, PA 05.2001 -
Nursing
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PABasic Nursing Program - Nursing
O.I.C
Pittsburgh, PA 05.2001 -
Skills
HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
Certified Patient Care Technician
Shadyside Hospital
06.2002 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
John A. Brashear High School
05.2001 -
Basic Nursing Program - Nursing
O.I.C
05.2001 -
Nursing Assistant
Whiteman Nursing Home
08.1989 - 07.2002
Private Duty-Private Home
Private Duty Home Care
09.1984 - 08.1989
Nursing
Carlow University
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