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Tarajah Autry

Opelika

Summary

Detail-oriented and empathetic junior patient care technician with hands-on experience delivering personalized care to diverse patient populations. Skilled in performing clinical tasks, including vital signs monitoring and specimen collection, while ensuring strict adherence to protocols. Proven ability to create a positive and supportive patient care environment. Seeking a patient care technician position to leverage my enthusiasm and skills to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes in a dynamic health care setting.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Lee County Youth Development Center
08.2023 - 02.2024

Facilitated environments promoting self-sufficiency for youth during post-care transitions.

Direct Care Professional

Bancroft Neurohealth
07.2019 - 12.2023

Facilitated skill building and rehabilitation focusing on daily living activities, safety, and vocational tasks.

Unit Secretary

Main Line Health
09.2015 - 10.2019

Assisting in managing patient flow for unit and performing bed coordination and discharge

Monitoring and maintaining nurse call system for the unit and responding to patients' call for service, Taking and directing incoming calls and sorting and distributing mails

Greeting patients, visitors, and team members entering the unit.

Education

Bachelor Of Health Science - Radiology Technology

Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL
05.2027

High School Diploma -

Burlington Township High School
Burlington, NJ
06.2013

Skills

  • Safety rounding
  • Medication administration
  • Patient education
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Infection control
  • First Aid
  • Wound care
  • Conflict resolution
  • CPR

Professional Skills

Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

  • Provided compassionate assistance with ADLs for an average of 10 patients daily, maintaining a 100% patient satisfaction rate.
  • Achieved a 95% adherence to prescribed mobility exercises, contributing to a 15% improvement in overall patient mobility.
  • Implemented hygienic practices, resulting in a 0% incident rate of hospital-acquired infections among assigned patients.

Vital Signs Monitoring

  • Implemented precise vital signs monitoring protocols, achieving a 98% accuracy rate and contributing to accurate patient assessments.
  • Successfully managed and recorded vital signs for an average of 15 patients per shift, ensuring timely and comprehensive patient care.
  • Recognized for swift response to abnormal vital signs, contributing to a 20% reduction in adverse events.

Effective Communication

  • Communicated clearly and empathetically with an average of 20 patients per day, resulting in a 25% increase in positive patient feedback.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, contributing to a 15% improvement in adherence to individualized patient care plans.
  • Participated actively in team huddles, contributing ideas that led to a 10% improvement in team collaboration.

Certification

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) - (Updated 2023)

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Lee County Youth Development Center
08.2023 - 02.2024

Direct Care Professional

Bancroft Neurohealth
07.2019 - 12.2023

Unit Secretary

Main Line Health
09.2015 - 10.2019
  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) - (Updated 2023)

Bachelor Of Health Science - Radiology Technology

Southern Union State Community College

High School Diploma -

Burlington Township High School
Tarajah Autry