Tammie Jones
Columbia,SC
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Technician with a proven track record at Lexington Medical Center, showcasing exceptional skills in vital signs monitoring and compassionate care. Achieved higher patient satisfaction scores through effective communication and empathetic support. Committed to healthcare ethics and patient privacy, consistently enhancing treatment outcomes and care delivery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Technician 2
Lexington Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current on industry best practices while improving professional skills related to nursing technician duties and responsibilities.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Eased transition periods between shifts through clear communication during handoff reports, accurately detailing patient status updates and care plan progress.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Assisted nurses with wound care management, ensuring proper dressing changes were performed according to established protocols for faster healing times.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
Nursing Technician 2
William Bryant Department of Mental Health
09.2016 - 01.2024
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current on industry best practices while improving professional skills related to nursing technician duties and responsibilities.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Eased transition periods between shifts through clear communication during handoff reports, accurately detailing patient status updates and care plan progress.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Behavioral Health Technician
East Orange General Hospital
02.2012 - 08.2016
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines while managing sensitive patient information, maintaining privacy and trust among clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
Medical Assistant
Integrity House
04.2011 - 08.2016
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
- Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
Education
Nursing
American Institute
346 Lexington Ave, Clifton, NJ04.2014
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient Care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Charting
Timeline
Nursing Technician 2
Lexington Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Nursing Technician 2
William Bryant Department of Mental Health
09.2016 - 01.2024
Behavioral Health Technician
East Orange General Hospital
02.2012 - 08.2016
Medical Assistant
Integrity House
04.2011 - 08.2016
Nursing
American Institute
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