Tawanda Kernes Barber
Washington,DC
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Virginia Hospital Center, adept at monitoring vital signs and providing high-quality personal care. Skilled in patient observation and emergency response, I enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork, ensuring a safe and dignified environment for all patients.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Virginia Hospital Center
03.2020 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and post-discharge instructions, empowering them to take control of their own health maintenance.
- Enhanced teamwork by collaborating closely with nurses and doctors to coordinate patient care.
- Streamlined patient check-in process, enhancing efficiency of care delivery.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
- Improved patient satisfaction with attentive communication and responsiveness to needs.
- Supported patients' daily living activities, improving their hospital stay experience.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
- Fostered clean and hygienic environment, reducing risk of infections.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Patient Care Technician
George Washington University Hospital
02.2001 - 03.2020
- Maintained a clean and organized environment for patients through regular room cleaning and sanitization efforts.
- Improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs and reporting any changes to the medical team.
- Mentored new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices for improved performance across the team.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining accurate inventory of medical supplies by promptly reporting shortages or expired items.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
- Delivered high-quality care to 10 patients in hospital facility.
Housekeeping Supervisor
Washington Nursing Facility
01.2000 - 02.2011
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Conducted regular room inspections to verify compliance with housekeeping standards.
- Placed orders for housekeeping supplies and guest toiletries.
- Communicated repair needs to maintenance staff.
- Assigned housekeeping staff to specific shifts and room blocks based on abilities and daily requirements.
- Worked with front desk to respond promptly to all guest requests.
- Ensured timely completion of daily tasks, leading to an increase in positive guest feedback regarding room cleanliness.
- Completed schedules, shift reports, and other business documentation.
- Increased employee performance through effective supervision and training.
- Investigated guest complaints and resolved issues to increase customer satisfaction and establish trust.
- Collaborated with front desk staff to address guest concerns promptly, promoting an atmosphere of exceptional customer service.
- Maintained a high level of quality control through regular inspections, resulting in consistent adherence to hotel standards.
- Managed laundry sorting, washing, drying, and ironing.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts by conducting interviews and making hiring recommendations based on candidate qualifications relevant to the role requirements.
- Evaluated employee performance and developed improvement plans.
- Improved team morale and efficiency with regular feedback sessions and constructive performance reviews.
- Trained and mentored new staff on cleaning and safety protocols.
- Implemented daily, weekly and monthly cleaning routines for staff to follow.
- Supervised team of housekeeping and janitorial workers to meet highest quality of cleanliness and safety standards.
- Drove continuous commitment to product quality and safety, reducing downtime and overtime with effective budgeting and assignation of talents as well as resources.
Education
GED -
Maryland High School Diploma
Charles County Md12-2009
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- ADL support
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient services
- Emergency response
- EKG interpretation
- Qualified in patient transport
- Physical therapy support
- Patient assistance
- Bed preparation
- Basic nursing care
- Restocking supplies
- HIPAA compliance
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Vital signs
- Recording vital signs
- Direct patient care
- Patient care technician (PCT)
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Virginia Hospital Center
03.2020 - Current
Patient Care Technician
George Washington University Hospital
02.2001 - 03.2020
Housekeeping Supervisor
Washington Nursing Facility
01.2000 - 02.2011
GED -
Maryland High School Diploma
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