Veronica Gates
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated patient care technician, committed to providing and delivering excellent care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician I, Squatty Lyons ACS
Harris Health System
1712 First Street E, Suite M-20
05.2015 - Current
- Documents, vital signs, glucose checks, adult and pediatric measurements
- Hearing and Vision Screening
- Pre assessment documentation completed for Family Medicine Telemedicine, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Clinical Pharmacy , OB/GYN ,Podiatry and Neurology
- Facilitates time management for optimal patient care
- Update status board and inform patients on wait time and delays
- Upload , perform and transmit EKG's
- Collaborate with license personnel for abnormal vitals signs and initiate nurse STAT response as necessary
- Maintain nursing supply inventory, reconciling supplies and crediting of items
- Restock and order inventory of nursing supplies weekly
- Clean and sanitize exam rooms, medical equipment adhering to strict infection control guidelines
- Collect specimens, perform point of care testing and document lab results.
- Actively support LBJ ER staff shortages
Patient Care Technician II, /Clerk LBJ ER
Harris Health System
Houston, TX
10.1998 - Current
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills, ability to multi task, utilizing critical thinking
- Perform I-stat , point of care procedures and document and report lab results to license personnel
- Perform, upload and transmit urgent and non emergent EKG's
- Support license personnel in critical care, triage, and observation units and pods throughout the ER.
- Assist with obtaining documents of vital signs, input/output specimens , patient placement on cardiac monitors, and meal set up
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by maintain a clean and safe environment
- 1:1 Patient Observation
- Maintain use of appropriate medical ,supply equipment
- Decontaminate medical equipment as needed
Education
Certification - Nursing
Ace Healthcare
Houston, TX04.2008
High School Diploma -
M. B. Smiley
Houston, Tx06.1989
Skills
ER Technician I & II
CNA Certified
Ambulatory Care
BLS Certified
Hearing and Vision Screening
EKG Competency
Effective Communication /Organizational Skills
Supply Chain Management
Clerical ,Technical and Time Management Skills
Pre-assessments documentation in all Specialty units
Timeline
Patient Care Technician I, Squatty Lyons ACS
Harris Health System
05.2015 - Current
Patient Care Technician II, /Clerk LBJ ER
Harris Health System
10.1998 - Current
Certification - Nursing
Ace Healthcare
High School Diploma -
M. B. Smiley