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Tracy Hammond

Forest Park,IL

Summary

Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use. Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 30 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature. Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden. Expertise in palliative and hospice care. Compassionate PCT with30 years of PCT and management experience. Expert in all treatments with dedication to specialized patient care. Proven history of taking initiative to provide all treatments and employ knowledge.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recreation Therapist/ Activity Coordinator/Patient Care Technician

West Suburban Hospital
Oak Park, IL
12.1995 - Current
  • 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.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
  • Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
  • Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
  • Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
  • Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
  • Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Triton College
River Grove, IL

Skills

  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Equipment Disinfection and Sterilization
  • Patient Lifting
  • Medical Equipment Transport
  • Fluid Measurement
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Caregiver Relations
  • First Aid
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Blood Sugar Monitoring
  • Patient Care and Monitoring
  • Patient Safety
  • Practice Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Taking Vital Signs
  • CNA Certification
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Healthy Living Activities
  • Patient Admission
  • Phlebotomy Training
  • Heel Sticks
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Basic Life Support
  • First Aid Certification
  • Patient Rapport
  • Active Listening
  • Height and Weight Measurement
  • Bathing and Dressing
  • Catheter Care
  • Geriatrics
  • Service-Orientation
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Assisting with Daily Living
  • Empathy and Compassionate Care

Certification

  • NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Timeline

Recreation Therapist/ Activity Coordinator/Patient Care Technician

West Suburban Hospital
12.1995 - Current

No Degree - Nursing

Triton College

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