Tori Reed
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Driven healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care, notably at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. Excelled in vital signs monitoring and infection control, enhancing patient satisfaction by 30%. Skilled in phlebotomy techniques and fostering compassionate patient relationships, demonstrating a results-oriented approach to healthcare excellence. Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 2.5 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Connectrn
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Patient Care Technician
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
Hospice Caregiver
Suncrest Hospice
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress and communicated updates to the hospice care team effectively.
- Recognized signs of impending death, providing timely communication with both the hospice team and the patient''s family to prepare for final moments together.
- Assisted in the organization of funeral arrangements and memorial services per family preferences.
- Assisted in maintaining patients'' dignity by addressing their emotional, spiritual, and physical needs.
- Fostered strong relationships with community partners such as churches, nursing homes, hospitals resulting in increased referrals for hospice services.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences by maintaining open communication with their families and collaborating with healthcare professionals on treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2024
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
- Catheter Care
- ADL support
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Feeding Assistance
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Services
- Emergency Response
- Clinical Training
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Hospice Caregiver
Suncrest Hospice
07.2022 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Connectrn
04.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Old Dominion University
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
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