WILLIAM HOWARD
Hanover,MD
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant/ Patient Care Technician, with extensive experience in patient care and hospital administrative functions. Strong patient care skills combined with excellent patient evaluation and advocacy. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care and patient education.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Patient Care Technician, ER, ICU, MEDSURG
Aya Healthcare
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Inserted peripheral IVs
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
Cna/Patient Care Technician, ER, ICU, IV Therapy
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Used Epic to maintain records of patient care, condition and progress and reported and discussed observations with supervisor.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters .
- Set up orthopedic fracture tables for casting procedures and applied variety of plaster and fiberglass casting, splints, braces, soft goods and skin and skeletal traction.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests.
Cna/Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Saint Agnes Hospital
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Used Meditech to maintain records of patient care, condition and progress and reported and discussed observations with supervisor.
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency.
Behavioral Health Technician
Grace Medical Center (contract Staffing)
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups for patients.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Cna/Patient Care Technician, ICU
University Of Maryland Medical Center (contract)
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Provided emergency care such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
CNA
Glen Burnie Health And Rehab
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
CNA
Lorain Health
12.2010 - 05.2012
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Freestate Challenge Military Academy
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MDNo Degree - CNA
Keystone Technical Institute
Harrisburg, PASkills
- Wound care specialist
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Medical Records Management
- Phlebotomy & Ortho-glass splinting/ Casting
- Sample and specimen collection
- Effective time management to assist clinical flow
- Supervising and precepting team members
- Patient Relations/ effective patient advocacy
- Proficient in triage assisting
Certification
- CNA - Certified (MD,PA,VA,KY,MO,MN,MT)
- CNA License - 2010-present
- CPR/ BLS ( AHA)
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician (skill trained in Critical care, Medical Surgical, Emergency( adult & pediatric), Behavioral Health, Rehabilitation, Geriatric, Bariatric, & Trauma.
Timeline
Travel Patient Care Technician, ER, ICU, MEDSURG
Aya Healthcare
05.2021 - 02.2024
Cna/Patient Care Technician, ER, ICU, IV Therapy
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
10.2019 - 05.2021
Cna/Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Saint Agnes Hospital
07.2018 - 01.2020
Behavioral Health Technician
Grace Medical Center (contract Staffing)
02.2016 - 03.2018
Cna/Patient Care Technician, ICU
University Of Maryland Medical Center (contract)
01.2014 - 08.2014
CNA
Glen Burnie Health And Rehab
06.2012 - 01.2014
CNA
Lorain Health
12.2010 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Freestate Challenge Military Academy
No Degree - CNA
Keystone Technical Institute
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