Theresa Gifford
Orlando,FL
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 2 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Nemours Children's Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Patient Care Technician
OrlandoHealth
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Herzing University
Orlando, FL03.2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Valencia College
Orlando, FL04.2022
High School Diploma -
Cypress Creek High School
Orlando, FL05.2020
Skills
- Telemetry Software
- Nutrition and Diet
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Light Signaling
- Observing Responses
- Collect Hazardous Waste
- Supplies Delivery
- Restock Shelves
- Patient Information Collection
- Pediatrics
- Patient Admission
- Professional Bedside Manner
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Nemours Children's Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
OrlandoHealth
03.2022 - 09.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Herzing University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Valencia College
High School Diploma -
Cypress Creek High School
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