Tamira Bishop
Norfolk,Virginia
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with expertise in patient care, anatomy, and medical terminology. Supports daily living activities and monitors vital signs in fast-paced environments. Responds to patient needs and emergencies with professionalism while efficiently managing multiple tasks. Committed to delivering safe, respectful, and high-quality patient-centered care through clear communication and attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Biomedical Collections
American Red Cross
Norfork, Arkansas
08.2026 - 10.2026
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with teams across departments to facilitate project completion.
Patient Care Technician
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Norfolk, Virginia
10.2022 - 06.2025
- Assisted with patient treatments, including catheterizations, suppositories, and enemas, under the direction of nursing staff or physicians.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Measured and recorded vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored patients for wounds, behavioral changes, and medically relevant symptoms, promptly reporting concerns to ensure patient safety.
- Responded promptly to emergencies and routine patient requests, assessing needs to deliver timely and appropriate care.
- Communicated unusual or urgent changes in patient condition or environment to the supervising nurse.
- Accurately documented patient care activities, observations, and vital signs in electronic medical records.
- Transported patients safely to and from treatment areas and operating rooms using wheelchairs, stretchers, or transport beds.
Nursing Assistant
Maxim Staffing
Virginia Beach, Virginia
09.2014 - 10.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and promote independence. Measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood glucose levels.
- Provided mobility assistance through transfers, ambulation, and repositioning to minimize risk of injury and pressure sores.
- Assist with basic medical procedures, including catheter care, enemas, and suppositories.
- Observe patients for physical, emotional, or behavioral changes and report concerns promptly to nursing staff.
- Respond to patient calls, emergencies, and routine requests in a timely and compassionate manner.
- Transported patients to appointments, procedures, and treatment areas, ensuring safety and comfort during transit.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiologic Assistant
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA12-2026
Skills
- Patient data analysis
- Data analysis
- Data management techniques
- Detail-oriented observation
- Team collaboration
- Ability to remain calm and professional in emergencies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Timeline
Biomedical Collections
American Red Cross
08.2026 - 10.2026
Patient Care Technician
Sentara Leigh Hospital
10.2022 - 06.2025
Nursing Assistant
Maxim Staffing
09.2014 - 10.2022
Associate of Science - Radiologic Assistant
Tidewater Community College