Taylor Facey
Linthicum Heights,MD
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Tech diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Saint agnes
Baltimore
09.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
Patient Care Technician
Howard County General Hospital
Columbia
03.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
CNA
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
09.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
CNA
Westways Staffing Services, Inc, Northbay Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
06.2021 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing.
- Reported changes in patient's condition to nursing staff.
- Prepared and served meals according to prescribed diets.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests quickly.
- Cared for residents by changing linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning rooms and bathrooms.
- Performed range of motion exercises with immobile patients under direction of a licensed nurse.
- Responded to emergency situations using proper protocol and providing basic life support when needed.
CNA
Brightstar Healthcare
Columbia, Maryland
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided daily assistance with personal care such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Conducted light housekeeping tasks including laundry, bed making and meal preparation.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals according to dietary requirements.
- Accompanied client on medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Administered medications in accordance with instructions from the physician or pharmacist.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support while walking or using a wheelchair and walker.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate and respiration.
- Provided companionship through conversation, outings, reading books or playing games.
- Attended to basic needs of clients like feeding them when necessary.
Education
Cna/ GNA PCT -
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD01-2020
High School Diploma -
Carver Vo Tech
Baltimore, Maryland06-2013
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Howard Community College
Columbia, MDSkills
- Healthy meal preparation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection prevention
- Basic nursing care
- ADL support
- Patient hygiene management
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection control standards
- Healthcare expertise
- Acute care
- Adaptable
- Patient assistance
- Catheter care
- Vitals documentation
- Oxygen therapy
- Emergency response
- Medical equipment operation
- Active listening
- Data collection
- Basic life support
- CPR certification
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Patient services
- Health monitoring
- Patient education
- Specimen collection
- Compassionate care
- Airway management
- Medication administration
- Bed preparation
- Wound care
- Feeding assistance
- IV insertion
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Saint agnes
09.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Howard County General Hospital
03.2023 - Current
CNA
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
09.2022 - Current
CNA
Westways Staffing Services, Inc, Northbay Hospital
06.2021 - Current
CNA
Brightstar Healthcare
01.2020 - 10.2022
Cna/ GNA PCT -
Howard Community College
High School Diploma -
Carver Vo Tech
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Howard Community College