Tonia Harris
Austin,TX
Summary
Dedicated Healthcare Provider with expertise in patient care and support in high-pressure environments. Proficient in vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and medical documentation. Recognized for effective teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to maintaining healthcare standards. Focused on delivering exceptional care to enhance patient comfort during the healing process.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott and White Clinic Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Ensured accurate patient admissions through effective communication with healthcare teams.
- Monitored vital signs, enabling timely interventions by nursing staff for patient care.
- Enhanced patient comfort by supporting daily living activities while promoting dignity.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient areas, upholding infection control and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with teams to implement care plans, improving patient satisfaction and outcomes.
- Mentored new staff on patient care techniques, fostering a supportive learning culture.
Volunteer
Dell Seton Medical Center
04.2017 - 01.2021
- Assisted healthcare staff with patient care tasks, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
- Stocked Snack baskets for Chemo patients
- Coordinated Rides home for patients after Chemo sessions.
- Would sit and talk with patients receiving chemo
- Assisted in the maintenance of communication for healthcare staff and the patients.
Patient Activity Coordinator
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
05.2009 - 07.2012
- Enhanced resident engagement by designing daily activity programs tailored to interests.
- Facilitated effective communication between residents, families, and staff about event schedules.
- Conducted training sessions for volunteers to improve program delivery and effectiveness.
- Monitored participation and collected feedback to optimize activity offerings for residents.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to broaden resource accessibility and support.
- Coordinated special events to encourage community involvement and strengthen resident connections.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, Texas, TX12-2026
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Austin Community College
Austin, Texas, TX08-2024
Associate of Science - Accounting
Concordia University Texas
AustinHigh School Diploma -
Southwest High School
Fort Worth, TX05-2010
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- ADL support
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient education
- EKG interpretation
- Data collection
- Mobility assistance
- Hospice and palliative care
- IV insertion
- Wound care
- High level of autonomy
- Foley catheter placement
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott and White Clinic Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Dell Seton Medical Center
04.2017 - 01.2021
Patient Activity Coordinator
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
05.2009 - 07.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Austin Community College
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Austin Community College
Associate of Science - Accounting
Concordia University Texas
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School