Veldon Steele
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient monitoring, vital signs measurement, and post-operative care. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient care and support.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Glendale , AZ
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Online Learning Academy
Glendale, AZ05-2021
Skills
- Restocking supplies
- Information Protection
- Patient Observation
- Mobility Assistance
- Emergency Response
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic nursing care
- Professional Bedside Manner
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
08.2022 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Online Learning Academy
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