Tiffany Sawali
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Lee Memorial Hospital, adept at monitoring vital signs and ensuring patient safety during critical moments. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through effective teamwork and a strong work ethic, while maintaining compliance with infection control standards and HIPAA regulations.
Professional patient care specialist with thorough preparation for delivering top-notch support in healthcare settings. Strong focus on effective team collaboration and achieving results. Proficient in patient monitoring, administering treatments, and assisting with daily activities. Adaptable and reliable, ensuring high standards of care with compassionate approach.
Experienced with patient care and supporting medical procedures. Utilizes strong communication and teamwork abilities to ensure patient comfort and accurate record-keeping. Track record of adapting to dynamic healthcare environments and maintaining high standards of care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Lee Memorial Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Managed emergency situations effectively, following established protocols to ensure optimal patient safety during critical moments.
- Provided individualized care to patients, constantly monitoring their condition and reporting any changes to the nursing team.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts within the department by actively participating in quality improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely care to patients in various healthcare settings.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for patients, conducting regular room checks and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresinius Kidney Care
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintained accurate medical records by diligently entering patient data and updating information as needed.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
- Provided individualized care to patients, constantly monitoring their condition and reporting any changes to the nursing team.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, following established protocols to ensure optimal patient safety during critical moments.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita
08.2012 - 06.2021
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely care to patients in various healthcare settings.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for patients, conducting regular room checks and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Maintained accurate medical records by diligently entering patient data and updating information as needed.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Provided individualized care to patients, constantly monitoring their condition and reporting any changes to the nursing team.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, following established protocols to ensure optimal patient safety during critical moments.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
Education
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CAHigh School Diploma -
Dinuba High School
Dinuba, CA05-2001
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Catheter care
- Isolation precautions
- Blood glucose testing
- Patient care
- Measuring vital signs
- Patient education
- Infection control standards
- Aseptic techniques
- Maintaining dialysis equipment
- Water treatment systems
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- CPR certification
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Lee Memorial Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresinius Kidney Care
08.2021 - 07.2022
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita
08.2012 - 06.2021
College of The Sequoias
High School Diploma -
Dinuba High School
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