Treciana Lemond
114-51 Dunkirk St,STATE_US
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient education, I enhanced patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective communication. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal recovery and safety for patients while mentoring junior staff in best practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCT
Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital
New York, NY
10.2017 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during treatment and recovery processes.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, including vital signs monitoring and personal hygiene support.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting changes in condition and reporting to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-treatment care instructions to promote recovery and prevent complications.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for efficient data entry and retrieval of patient information.
- Mentored junior technicians, providing guidance on best practices for patient interactions and care protocols.
- Identified opportunities for workflow improvements, enhancing patient experience and operational efficiency within the unit.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
PCA
Holliswood Care Center
Queens, NY
09.2014 - 10.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs to maintain accurate health assessments.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper health management techniques.
- Trained new staff on patient care protocols and best practices.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with facility standards.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Education
34 Collage Credits -
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NYCNA/PCT - Alied Health
New York Medical Institute
New York, NY08-2015
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Patient positioning
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient education
- Emergency response
Certification
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
PCT
Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital
10.2017 - Current
PCA
Holliswood Care Center
09.2014 - 10.2017
34 Collage Credits -
Borough of Manhattan Community College
CNA/PCT - Alied Health
New York Medical Institute