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Tonda Coulter

Tonda Coulter

Conway,MO

Summary

Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience in both hospital and long-term care environments. Strengths include providing empathetic patient support, conducting vital sign measurements, and assisting with daily living activities. Have consistently received positive feedback from patients and healthcare team members for commitment to high-quality patient-centered care.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician/CNA

Mercy Hospital
Springfield, MO
02.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
  • Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
  • Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
  • Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
  • Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
  • Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
  • Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.

Home Health Nurse Aide

Integrity Home Care & Hospice
Lebanon, MO
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Provided patient care, including bathing and dressing.
  • Assisted with transferring patients
  • Performed vital signs checks on patients such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Prepared meals for patients according to their dietary requirements.
  • Maintained a clean environment by disinfecting equipment, emptying trash containers, cleaning surfaces, changing linens.
  • Reported all incidents, accidents involving clients immediately to supervisor, nurse manager, charge nurse.
  • Observed residents' behavior closely to detect any changes in mood or physical condition that require further medical attention.
  • Comforted patients and provided reassurance and encouragement.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information and documents.
  • Administering medications according to physician orders and monitoring side effects of medications.
  • Assisted residents with daily needs, personal hygiene, dressing, and facility transfers.
  • Provided compassionate care and clear communication in dealing with issues of death and dying.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
  • Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
  • Administered prescribed medications and staress patient symptoms and underlying etiologies..
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

L1MA

The Essex Residential Care Facility
Lebanon, MO
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assisted with medication administration, including dispensing and documentation of patient medications.
  • Maintained current knowledge of state regulations related to medication administration.
  • Provided patient education regarding medications and their potential side effects.
  • Monitored patients for adverse reactions to prescribed medications.
  • Ordered, received, stored and inventoried medications as required by facility policies and procedures.
  • Verified accuracy of doctor orders prior to administering medications.
  • Maintained accurate records regarding patient's medical history, vital signs and progress notes.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Calculated dosages accurately based on physician orders and age-specific dosing guidelines.
  • Managed the storage of hazardous drugs and disposal of expired and unused medications according to policy guidelines.
  • Observed strict confidentiality standards when handling confidential information.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals about medication orders.
  • Provided support services for pharmacists in order entry tasks such as verifying patient information or entering data into electronic health records.
  • Responded promptly to changes in patient condition or needs that require alteration in medication therapy.

In Home Care

Pheonix Home Health Care & Hospic
Lebanon, MO
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Assisted seniors with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Provided companionship to elderly clients through conversation, outings and other activities.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments, errands and social engagements in a safe manner.
  • Created meal plans for elderly clients based on their dietary needs and preferences.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care including medication administration, vital signs and treatments.
  • Monitored changes in client health status and reported any issues or concerns to the primary caregiver.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties such as laundry, dusting and vacuuming to ensure a clean living environment for clients.
  • Assisted with mobility issues by providing physical support when transferring patients from bed to wheelchair or walker.
  • Performed basic nursing tasks such as changing bandages, taking temperatures or measuring blood pressure levels.
  • Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy rights.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.

Assembly Line Worker

Copeland Corp
Lebanon, MO
03.2021 - 04.2022
  • Assembled components of a variety of products, adhering to production specifications.
  • Operated machinery such as drills, saws and presses to assemble parts.
  • Ensured work areas were kept clean and organized at all times.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines for processing according to instructions provided by supervisors.
  • Verified accuracy of assembled parts before moving them down the line for further processing.
  • Monitored inventory levels and informed management when additional supplies were needed.
  • Adjusted machine settings according to job requirements, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Reported any safety hazards or defective parts encountered during assembly operations.
  • Communicated effectively with co-workers about production progress throughout shift hours.
  • Worked quickly and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality control.
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
  • Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
  • Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.

Assembly Line Worker

Emerson Climate Technologies
Lebanon, MO
04.2011 - 07.2017
  • Assembled components of a variety of products, adhering to production specifications.
  • Monitored assembly line operations and identified any issues or problems that arose.
  • Operated machinery such as drills, saws and presses to assemble parts.
  • Maintained accurate records of product counts and materials used during assemblies.
  • Ensured work areas were kept clean and organized at all times.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines for processing according to instructions provided by supervisors.
  • Monitored inventory levels and informed management when additional supplies were needed.
  • Adjusted machine settings according to job requirements, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Reported any safety hazards or defective parts encountered during assembly operations.
  • Followed standard operating procedures while performing tasks on the assembly line.
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
  • Worked quickly and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality control.
  • Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
  • Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
  • Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.

Education

CNA - Certified Nurses Aid

Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO
03-2024

L1MA insulin certified

Bristole Manor
Sedalia, MO
10-2023

High School Diploma -

Camdenton High School
Camdenton, MO
05-1996

Skills

  • Information Protection
  • ADL support
  • Emergency Response
  • Patient Observation
  • Infection prevention
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Specimen Collection
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Patient hygiene management
  • Restocking supplies
  • Catheter Care
  • Patient positioning understanding
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Monitoring patient conditions
  • Medical Equipment Operation
  • Infection control standards
  • Data Collection
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Patient Services
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Bed preparation
  • Basic nursing care
  • Healthy meal preparation
  • Feeding Assistance
  • High level of autonomy
  • Team collaboration
  • Vitals documentation

Certification

Certified Nurses Aid

L1MA

insulin certified

Timeline

Home Health Nurse Aide

Integrity Home Care & Hospice
07.2024 - 09.2024

Patient Care Technician/CNA

Mercy Hospital
02.2024 - Current

L1MA

The Essex Residential Care Facility
10.2023 - 01.2024

In Home Care

Pheonix Home Health Care & Hospic
05.2022 - 06.2023

Assembly Line Worker

Copeland Corp
03.2021 - 04.2022

Assembly Line Worker

Emerson Climate Technologies
04.2011 - 07.2017

CNA - Certified Nurses Aid

Ozarks Technical Community College

L1MA insulin certified

Bristole Manor

High School Diploma -

Camdenton High School

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