Stephani Schneider
Yelm
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Total Renal Care, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic support and effective communication. Committed to maintaining infection control standards and fostering a safe, clean environment for optimal patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Total Renal Care
Olympia, WA
10.2022 - 02.2026
- Assisted patients with daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety during treatments.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures, promoting understanding and adherence.
- Maintained cleanliness and functionality of treatment areas, adhering to safety protocols.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices in patient care.
- Advocated for patient needs by communicating effectively with medical professionals and families.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Assisted with administration of medications under supervision of nursing staff, ensuring proper patient treatment.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.
- Fostered clean and hygienic environment, reducing risk of infections.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skyline High School
Longmont, CONo Degree - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH01-2029
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Infection control
- Patient positioning
- Adaptable
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Data collection
- Mobility assistance
- Clinical training
- Information protection
- Infection prevention
- Medical equipment operation
- Sterilization techniques
- Compassionate care
- Active listening
- Safety protocols
- Patient advocacy
- Health monitoring
- Restocking supplies
- Vitals documentation
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient-focused care
- Vital signs
- Recording vital signs
- Attention to detail
- Direct patient care
- Patient care technician (PCT)
- Fluid management
- Equipment setup
- Blood sampling
- Cannulation techniques
- Dialysis treatment
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Specimen handling
- Aseptic techniques
Certification
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Total Renal Care
10.2022 - 02.2026
High School Diploma -
Skyline High School
No Degree - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University