Tiffany Acheampong
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Diligent Medical Technician with many years of experience in administering patient care to 12- 30 patients daily suffering from various illnesses and injuries. Incredibly skilled in collecting specimen samples and packing and shipping specimens. Talented at measuring vital signs such as pulse rates, blood pressure, body temperature and weight and height. Excellent medical documentation abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Dedicated student interested in applying excellent communication and interpersonal skills to a Certified Med/Tech role. Experienced in data entry and handling money. Can quickly memorize product details and build customer relationships. Dedicated Patient Care Technician skilled in critical thinking, effective communication, and patient advocacy. Committed to ensuring quality care while adhering to HIPAA compliance and safety protocols.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Abington, Pennsylvania
11.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas.
- Supported patients with mobility and personal hygiene needs.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Certified Med/Technician
Normandy Farms Estates
Blue Bell, PA
4/4/2018 - Current
- Provided excellent patient support and care to patients and families.
- Documented and updated patient data on electronic medical charts, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Observed and recorded vital signs and reported changes to physicians or nurses.
- Monitored patients for medical changes and reviewed and revised care plans accordingly.
- Collected specimens for lab testing, practicing aseptic technique to reduce risk of infection.
Direct Support Professional
Merakey Behavioral Health
Philadelphia, PA
06.2017 - 05.2022
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
Direct Support Professional
Keystone Human Services
Lebanon, PA
07.2015 - 08.2019
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Certified Med/Technician
Broadlawn Manor
New York, NY
6/6/2013 - 03.2017
- Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records. Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures. Protects organization's value by keeping patients information confidential. Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards , hospital policies , federal, state, and local requirements standards. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities ; reading professional organizations ; maintain licensure. Enhances nursing department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northeast Highschool
Philadelphia, PA06.2012
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Mechanical and Electrical Devices
- Quality Control
- HIPAA Compliance
- Spreadsheet Data Tracking
- Abnormality and Disease Detection
- Problem Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient safety protocols
- Specimen collection techniques
- Effective communication
- Emotional support provision
- Patient advocacy
- CPR certification
- Basic life support
- Wound care
- End-of-life care
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Merakey Behavioral Health
06.2017 - 05.2022
Direct Support Professional
Keystone Human Services
07.2015 - 08.2019
Certified Med/Technician
Normandy Farms Estates
4/4/2018 - Current
Certified Med/Technician
Broadlawn Manor
6/6/2013 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Northeast Highschool