Tikara Ponder
Ft. Pierce,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Patient Care Technician skilled in patient education, safety compliance, and emergency response. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining a safe healthcare environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pct 2-CCHT
DaVita
Ft. Pierce, Florida
01.2021 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Maintained patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Provided direct patient care and support during dialysis treatments.
- Assisted nurses with patient assessments and vital sign monitoring.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the treatment area and equipment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
Secretary's Assistant
Holly Homes
Port St Lucie, FL
03.2018 - Current
- Managed appointment scheduling for executive team and staff meetings.
- Maintained organized filing systems for documents and confidential information.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
Pct-CCHT
Fresenius
Vero Beach, Florida
06.2017 - 12.2020
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Monitored patient vital signs during hemodialysis treatments.
- Prepared and maintained dialysis equipment for safe operation.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and health management.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Assisted nurses in providing patient care by performing tasks such as taking vital signs or collecting specimens.
- Monitored patients during dialysis treatments for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Park Academy
1806 Ave I, Fort Pierce Fl 3495005-2001
Skills
- expert cannulator
- patient education
- dialysis procedures
- safety compliance
- inventory management
- emergency response
- attention to detail
- effective communication
- Patient services
- Safety protocols
- Restocking supplies
- Acute care
- Vitals documentation
- CPR certification
- Patient care technician (PCT)
Timeline
Pct 2-CCHT
DaVita
01.2021 - Current
Secretary's Assistant
Holly Homes
03.2018 - Current
Pct-CCHT
Fresenius
06.2017 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Park Academy