Tamera Simmons
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Patient-focused professional offers support in critical care, pre-op, medical-surgical and post-op cases in medical center environments. Delivers customized education to patients of diverse conditions and backgrounds. Excellent decision-making, time management and communication skills. Hardworking, reliable, self-motived individual with exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Bryn Mawr, PA
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
Education
Business Health Management
DeVry University
Fort Washington, PASkills
- Basic Nursing Care
- ADL Support
- Patient Education
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Healthcare Expertise
- Patient Positioning Understanding
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
Accomplishments
September 2023 the BMH Director and Nursing Management nominated me for the Nursing Excellence Award of the month. Also, 2023 I joined the BMH Night Shift Unit Council Committee with intent to help improve the quality of patient care.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Bryn Mawr Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Business Health Management
DeVry University
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