Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Tamara Mclarty-Walsh

Patient Care Technician
BRIDGEPORT,Connecticut

Summary

Service-focused Healthcare professional offering excellent patient-care and charting skills. Talented at attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings.

Reliable employee seeking Patient Care Technician position. Offering excellent communication and good judgement.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resident Care Assistant

Middlebrook Farms At Trumbull
Trumbull, CT
02.2020 - Current
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Followed residence's service plan and provided assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene and other daily living tasks.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Home Health Aide

Right At Home, Home Health Care
Monroe, CT
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.

Client Services Assistant

Alejandro Chang
Kingston, Jamaica
04.2004 - 09.2012

Education

Certification - Patient Care Technician

Training Direct
Bridgeport, CT
05.2022

Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant

Training Direct
Bridgeport, CT
09.2017

Skills

  • Records Maintenance
  • Transporting residents
  • Personal hygiene maintenance
  • Resident service plans
  • Daily living assistance
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Transporting patients
  • Recording vital signs
  • Direct Patient Care

Certification

  • CPCT - Patient Care Technician
  • State Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician
  • Certified EKG Technician,
  • CPR Trained

Timeline

Resident Care Assistant

Middlebrook Farms At Trumbull
02.2020 - Current

Home Health Aide

Right At Home, Home Health Care
09.2017 - 01.2019

Client Services Assistant

Alejandro Chang
04.2004 - 09.2012

Certification - Patient Care Technician

Training Direct

Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant

Training Direct
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