Taylor Anderson
Brookings,SD
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician at Sanford Health with expertise in vital signs monitoring and compassionate care. Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and emotional support, while strictly adhering to infection control standards. Proven ability to streamline workflows, ensuring timely medical interventions and promoting a safe, comfortable environment for patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Sanford Health
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
Nursing Assistant
Presbyterian Homes and Services
03.2022 - 01.2025
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
Home Health Aide
Interim HealthCare
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05-2027
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05-2026
Certificate - Phlebotomy
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05-2025
High School Diploma -
Hill-Murray School
Maplewood, MN05-2022
Skills
- Healthy meal preparation
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic life support
- Infection control standards
- Compassionate care
- ADL support
- HIPAA compliance
- Phlebotomy techniques
Certification
- Basic Life Support, Sanford Health - 03/2025
- CPR Certification, Sanford Health - 03/2025
- Certified Phlebotomist - 05/2025
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Sanford Health
02.2025 - Current
Home Health Aide
Interim HealthCare
11.2022 - 05.2023
Nursing Assistant
Presbyterian Homes and Services
03.2022 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
South Dakota State University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
South Dakota State University
Certificate - Phlebotomy
South Dakota State University
High School Diploma -
Hill-Murray School