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TAWANNA LEWIS

Patient Care Tech
KATY,TX

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Remote

Summary

Professional Communications Business Office Operations ▪ Medical Office Procedures ▪ PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Customer service oriented professional with healthcare industry experience. Accustomed to working in environments where accuracy and accountability are essential. Consistently models and inspires high levels of integrity. Follows policies, procedures and guidelines to assure consistent quality.

  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Team player who performs at high levels of productivity in fast-paced environments without missing a deadline.
  • Function independently with minimal direction and guidance.
  • Actively participates in learning opportunities and adapts to new environments.
  • Greenway Prime Suite EHR | Microsoft Office Suite / MS Excel; MS Word; MS PowerPoint.

American Heart Association – CPR, First Aid, and OSHA Training

Medical Practice Management Systems

Practice Structure ▪ Leadership & Management ▪ Medical Terminology ▪Anatomy & Physiology

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Housekeeping

Braiwood Nursing Home

Home Health

CB's Private Duty

Dietary Aide

Texas Children's Hospital

Patient Escort

Lengston Temp. Service

Patient Care Technician

MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
Houston, TX
05.2024 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily activities and ensuring comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs to maintain accurate patient data and report changes.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to implement care plans effectively.
  • Assisted in the preparation and administration of medications per protocols.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas to promote safety.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems for documentation and communication.
  • Supported training initiatives by orienting new staff on best practices in patient care.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support

Food Nutrition Service

HISD
Houston, Tx
11.2014 - Current
  • Preparing nutritional meals for high school students such as Breakfast Lunch Dinner (for some of the students who stays late at school

SR PATIENT TRANSPORTER

MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
Houston, TX
06.2020 - 05.2024
  • Transported patients safely to and from treatment areas, ensuring comfort and timely arrivals.
  • Assisted clinical staff by preparing patients for examinations and procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of transport equipment, promoting a safe environment for patient care.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to prioritize patient needs during high-demand periods, facilitating effective communication.

Care Attendance

Orchard park (Meridian senior living) Memory Care Unit
Manvel, TX
03.2015 - 02.2016
  • Caring for seniors with alzheimer's disease getting them ready for there day dressing bathing exercising feeding some of them who needs it grooming (hair, brushing teeth etc) laundry toileting (the ones that were incontinent) checking BP and weights making sure they remember some of the things that they use to do for themselves

Care attendant

Houston, Tx
09.2011 - 01.2014
  • Taking care of a elderly person in their home Preparing meals Dressing Laundry Shopping Grooming( hair, skin care, brushing teeth, and washing their face Bathing

Education

High School Diploma -

George Washington Carver High School
06-1995

Medical Insurance Billing and Coding -

Everest Institute
Houston, Tx
01-2007

CNA - undefined

Northway Healthcare
01-1995

Associate of Science - HEALTH CARE SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT

Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FL
03-2020

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Dietary Aide
  • Patient Escort
  • Home Health
  • HIPAA
  • Human Resource
  • Microsoft Excel
  • ADLs
  • Cleaning
  • Communication Skill
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Human Resource Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Memory Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Vital Signs
  • Filing
  • Medication Administration

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
05.2024 - Current

SR PATIENT TRANSPORTER

MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
06.2020 - 05.2024

Care Attendance

Orchard park (Meridian senior living) Memory Care Unit
03.2015 - 02.2016

Food Nutrition Service

HISD
11.2014 - Current

Care attendant

09.2011 - 01.2014

Housekeeping

Braiwood Nursing Home

Home Health

CB's Private Duty

Dietary Aide

Texas Children's Hospital

Patient Escort

Lengston Temp. Service

CNA - undefined

Northway Healthcare

High School Diploma -

George Washington Carver High School

Medical Insurance Billing and Coding -

Everest Institute

Associate of Science - HEALTH CARE SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT

Ultimate Medical Academy
TAWANNA LEWISPatient Care Tech