SHIRLENE A. Rucker
CNS Cares
Ammon,Idaho
2027
years of professional experience
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with over 13 years of experience in Burn Trauma Wound care at EIRMC. Proficient in Specimen Collection and Blood Glucose Monitoring, ensuring accurate patient assessments and care. Skilled in maintaining infection control standards and providing compassionate patient services. Recognized for teamwork, vital signs documentation, and effective communication to support optimal patient outcomes. Highly organized individual with experience in providing direct patient care. Comprehensive understanding of the necessary skills to provide quality and compassionate care. Worked in acute and long-term care settings with proven track record of providing excellent patient care and customer service.
Work History
Patient Tech CNA
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
- Trained new staff on operational protocols and patient care techniques.
- Administered medications under the supervision of nursing staff, ensuring accurate dosages and timely intake for optimal treatment outcomes.
- Assisted in wound care management, following established protocols for dressing changes, cleaning, and monitoring progress towards healing.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing concerns.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
Patient Care Technician Burn Trauma Wound
13 Years 3 Months- Assisted patients with eating, bathing, and grooming, supporting activities of daily living.
- Provided direct patient care to patients with chronic illnesses or disabilities under the supervision of a registered nurse or other healthcare professional.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control related to hand washing and universal precautions.
- Interacted professionally with all departments within the facility.
- Communicated effectively with both internal and external customers regarding patient care issues.
- Answered patient call signals, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs.
- Reported changes in patient status to nursing staff in a timely manner.
- Maintained cleanliness of assigned work area according to infection control standards.
- Maintained chart and filed paperwork, facilitating clerical functions.
- Transferred, admitted, and discharged patients, complying with principles of safe patient handling.
- Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Collected blood samples and body fluids to prepare for diagnostic testing.
- Communicated with patients to determine need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Utilized wheelchairs and moveable beds to transport patients to treatment units and operating rooms.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms and examination rooms.
- Provided information, such as directions, visiting hours, and patient status information to visitors and callers.
- Explained medical instructions to patients and family members.
- Reminded patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients.
- Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures as needed.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper functioning prior to use on patients.
- Placed ECGs for observing, monitoring, and documenting cardiac arrhythmias.
- Assisted nurses and physicians in operation of medical equipment and provision of patient care.
- Recorded height and weight of patients.
- Applied clean dressings, slings and support bandages.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, and blood in urine.
- Adjusted oxygen levels to verify patient comfort.
- Collected data regarding patients' diseases, conditions, and treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families regarding examination, treatments, and surgical procedures.
- Kept patient information confidential to protect organization's value.
- Lifted and assisted others to lift patients to move them on and off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, and stretchers.
- Instructed patients and families on home care needs following hospital discharge.
- Monitored patient condition and reported changes to the nursing staff.
- Assisted with patient transfers to and from wheelchairs, beds, and exam tables.
Education
CNA - Patient Care
Relevant Coursework: CNA
Diploma - Generals
Skills
Blood Glucose Testing
Vital signs monitoring
Infection control standards
Hospice and palliative care
Teamwork and Collaboration
Recording vital signs
Basic Life Support
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Relationship Building
Patient Services
Patient Observation
Mobility Assistance
Vitals documentation
CPR Certification
Certified in CPR/AED
Organizational Skills
Self Motivation
Timeline
Patient Care Technician Burn Trauma Wound
EIRMC
03.2011 - 06.2024Read More
Bonneville High School
Diploma from Generals
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Eastern Idaho Technical College
CNA from Patient Care
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Patient Tech CNA
CNS Cares
2025 - CurrentRead More