TOYA TALBERT
Perry Hall,MD
Summary
Experienced Patient Care Technician with 4+ years in ICU, Neuro ICU, and long-term care settings. Skilled in vital signs monitoring, EKGs, phlebotomy, infection control, and safe patient transfers. Known for calm communication and strong patient safety focus.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Franklin Square Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
08.2025 - Current
- Delivered patient care in ICU and Neuro ICU settings, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests according to physician or RN instructions.
- Transferred patients safely between beds, wheelchairs, and diagnostic areas.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Connectrn
Baltimore, MD
04.2023 - Current
- Provided geriatric care through ConnectRN shift assignments in long-term care settings.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, toileting, and daily personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to licensed nursing staff.
- Documented resident care notes in ConnectRN facility records and charts.
- Supported mobility using walkers, wheelchairs, and safe transfer techniques.
- Responded to resident requests and maintained calm communication during care tasks.
- Followed infection control, safety, and privacy standards in ConnectRN placements.
- Assisted patients with transportation and mobility needs such as moving between wheelchairs and beds.
Patient Care Technician
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Prepared patients for cardiac catheterization procedures, ensuring comfort and safety during recovery.
- Performed EKGs for cardiac monitoring support.
- Obtained and reported patient vital signs to staff nurse or physician to facilitate timely interventions.
- Measured vital signs in Franklin Square inpatient units to monitor patient health status.
- Assisted in patient examinations and treatments by monitoring vital signs to ensure readiness and safety.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing and processing.
Patient Care Technician
University of Maryland, Baltimore shock trauma
Baltimore, Maryland
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Performed EKGs for cardiac monitoring support.
- Transferred patients safely between beds, wheelchairs, and diagnostic areas.
- Prepared patients for examinations and treatments in a clinical setting.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing and processing.
- Documented patient care details in hospital records to ensure accurate and comprehensive patient information.
- Reported condition changes to Franklin Square nursing staff.
- Observed changes in the patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Patient Care Technician
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, Maryland
06.2018 - 09.2022
- Provided personal care assistance to patients in daily activities with bathing, grooming, and repositioning.
- Transferred patients safely between beds, wheelchairs, and diagnostic areas.
- Measured vital signs on Franklin Square inpatient units.
- Performed EKGs for cardiac monitoring support.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing and processing.
- Documented patient care details in hospital records.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Genesis Staffing Agency
Baltimore, Maryland
01.2015 - 09.2019
- Provided geriatric care through ConnectRN shift assignments in long-term care settings.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene to promote comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to licensed nursing staff.
- Documented resident care notes in facility records and charts to ensure accurate and timely communication among care team.
- Supported mobility using walkers, wheelchairs, and safe transfer techniques.
- Responded to resident requests and maintained calm communication during care tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness of resident rooms, linens, and restrooms to support a safe and welcoming environment.
- Supported individuals' desires for dignity by compassionately assisting with personal hygiene.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
BCCC
Baltimore, MD04-2028
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- EKG monitoring
- EKG interpretation
- Phlebotomy procedures
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Blood glucose testing
- Infection control
- Patient safety
- Acute care support
- Vitals documentation
- Patient hygiene management
- Patient observation
- Electronic charting
- Team communication
Certification
- GNA/CNA
- CMT
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Franklin Square Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Johns Hopkins Hospital
06.2024 - 07.2025
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Connectrn
04.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
University of Maryland, Baltimore shock trauma
04.2022 - 08.2024
Patient Care Technician
Kennedy Krieger Institute
06.2018 - 09.2022
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Genesis Staffing Agency
01.2015 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
BCCC