Wendy Stewart
Taylor
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 20 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Trinity Health
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Patient Care Technician
Henry Ford Hospital
08.2007 - 09.2022
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assistant
Everest Institute
Dearborn, MI07-2007
High School Diploma -
Tecumseh High School
Tecumseh, MI06-1996
Skills
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection prevention
- Restocking supplies
- ADL support
- Bed preparation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient hygiene management
- Basic nursing care
- Catheter care
- Vitals documentation
- Emergency response
- Active listening
- Patient observation
- Compassionate care
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Mobility assistance
- Blood glucose monitoring
- IV insertion
- Medical equipment operation
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Infection control standards
- Patient assistance
- Patient services
- Specimen collection
- Patient positioning
- Safety protocols
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Trinity Health
09.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Henry Ford Hospital
08.2007 - 09.2022
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assistant
Everest Institute
High School Diploma -
Tecumseh High School
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