Taven Pulliam
Springfield,VA
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience in both hospital and long-term care environments. Strengths include providing empathetic patient support, conducting vital sign measurements, and assisting with daily living activities. Have consistently received positive feedback from patients and healthcare team members for commitment to high-quality patient-centered care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Technician 2
Inova
07.2022 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication skills.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, gathering vital signs, medical histories, and presenting symptoms for accurate diagnosis.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Performed venipuncture and finger sticks on patients for laboratory testing.
- Performed EKG tests on patients using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Documented observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems.
In-Home Nanny
Private Home Employer
12.2021 - Current
- Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
- Ensured safety at all times by monitoring the environment for potential hazards or risks.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good health.
- Administered first aid and medication as needed, ensuring child safety and well-being.
In-Home Caregiver
Homewatch CareGiversInc
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA12-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Social Sciences
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA06-2022
Skills
- Patient services
- Basic life support
- Data entry
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Health and safety
- Personal protective equipment usage
- Emergency response training
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
Timeline
Clinical Technician 2
Inova
07.2022 - Current
In-Home Nanny
Private Home Employer
12.2021 - Current
In-Home Caregiver
Homewatch CareGiversInc
06.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
George Mason University
Associate of Applied Science - Social Sciences
Northern Virginia Community College
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