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.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Pennsylvania Hospital
04.2022 - 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.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Patient Care Technician
Jefferson Methodist Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2022
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
Patient Care Technician
Albert Einstein Medical Center
05.2018 - 05.2020
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
Patient Care Technician
Temple University Hospital
02.2005 - 08.2016
Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency.
Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
Education
Nursing
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
Phlebotomy
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA
12.2017
Nursing Assistant
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA
12.1998
Skills
Critical Thinking
Equipment Cleaning and Inspection
Emergency Response
Sound Judgment
Equipment Disinfection and Sterilization
Computer Literacy
Specimen Transportation
Medical Supply Stocking
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Pennsylvania Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Jefferson Methodist Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2022
Patient Care Technician
Albert Einstein Medical Center
05.2018 - 05.2020
Patient Care Technician
Temple University Hospital
02.2005 - 08.2016
Nursing
Morgan State University
Phlebotomy
Delaware County Community College
Nursing Assistant
Delaware County Community College
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