Tamara Brown
Rochester,NY
Summary
Dynamic Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Rochester Regional Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and EKG administration. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and time management. Committed to delivering exceptional support and fostering a compassionate environment for patients and healthcare teams alike.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Rochester Regional Hospital
Rochester, NY
05.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
Dietary Aide
Aaron Manor
Rochester , NY
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Helped with meal prep for daily meals, following strict sanitation, and food handling guidelines
- Assisted with preparation of snacks and other light meals.
- Filled and served various beverages for customers.
- Monitored expiration dates on products and disposed of any spoiled or expired foods.
- Ensured all dishes were presented attractively before serving to customers.
- Monitored food temperatures to ensure safety and quality standards were met.
- Refilled condiments, napkins and server workstations.
- Served food and beverage items to residents, meeting therapeutic diets.
- Performed general cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes, wiping countertops.
- Served food and snacks according to planned menu and patients' diet orders.
Cook Helper
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
04.2008 - 03.2024
- Prepared meats, vegetables or desserts according to orders or instructions.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Provided assistance to cooks during peak times of service operations by expediting orders quickly and accurately.
- Operated industrial mixers and other food processing machinery to support kitchen operations.
- Assisted cooks with food preparation tasks such as chopping vegetables, butchering meat, and making sauces.
- Operated slicers correctly when cutting meats or cheeses.
- Cleaned and sterilized dishes, countertops, and utensils to prevent bacteria growth.
- Ensured that all leftover foods were stored properly in designated containers before end-of-shift cleaning procedures began.
- Coordinated with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation and timely preparation of food.
- Assembled meals according to instructions from the chef or supervisor.
- Facilitated efficient communication between kitchen staff and front-of-house teams.
- Displayed strong knowledge of menus items including ingredients used in each dish.
Recreational Assistant
City of Rochester Department of Recreation
Rochester, NY
03.2014 - 08.2017
- Developed creative methods to engage participants in recreational activities.
- Coordinated special events such as holiday parties or end-of-year celebrations.
- Encouraged participation by providing positive reinforcement during activities.
- Facilitated group games and activities to promote physical fitness and teamwork.
- Monitored recreational areas to ensure safety and compliance with rules and regulations.
- Managed daily operations of recreational facilities.
- Assisted with registration processes for recreational programs, including data entry and fee collection.
- Prepared class format and content appropriate for type of class and level of participants.
- Laid out, organized, and put away sports equipment and supplies for activities.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from parents regarding their child's involvement in the program.
- Interacted positively with participants regardless of age or ability level.
- Assisted in planning and executing special events, including holiday parties and summer camps.
- Set up facility areas with supplies, tables and chairs for planned activities.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NYSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- EKG administration
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Patient transportation
- Customer service
- CPR certification
- Basic life support
- ADL support
- Time management
Certification
- Patient Care Tech Certification Monroe 2 Boces 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Rochester Regional Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Dietary Aide
Aaron Manor
04.2024 - 08.2024
Recreational Assistant
City of Rochester Department of Recreation
03.2014 - 08.2017
Cook Helper
University of Rochester
04.2008 - 03.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services
Monroe Community College