Tyler Klocke
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offering 2 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Kansas University Medical Center
08.2021 - 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.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Combat Medic (68W)
Missouri Army National Guard
01.2009 - Current
- Acted as team leader and took responsibility for scene and unit management to maximize integrated support of patients.
- Perfected careful handling, lifting and moving of patients from point of incident to stretcher, ambulance or helicopter.
- Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
- Assessed needs and conditions of assigned patients and gathered critical patient health information.
- Completed patient care reports and checklists of daily duties per established military practices, guidelines and regulations.
- Developed and deployed triage skills and delivered optimal emergency care in combat environments.
- Worked as crisis team member and clearly communicated with other health care members to best care for patients with diverse military wounds.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition.
- Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
- Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
- Took patient health histories and asked questions to determine cause of illness or injury.
- Placed patients on backboards or stretchers to safely load into ambulance.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Kansas City, MOSkills
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Positioning Understanding
- Mobility Assistance Aptitude
- Cultural Awareness
- Culturally Competent Care
- Patient Service
- Crutch Fitting
- Patient Safety Management
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Monitor Vitals
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician (14 yrs)
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Kansas University Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Combat Medic (68W)
Missouri Army National Guard
01.2009 - Current
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
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