Yetta Coleman
Gwinnett,GA
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience in fast-paced healthcare environments. Expertise in vital signs monitoring, patient observation, and infection control measures. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort and safety through effective communication and teamwork. Proficient in assisting medical staff and maintaining high healthcare standards.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician/Home Health CNA
Griswold Home Health
3295 River Exchange Dr. Ste.525
03.2020 - 01.2025
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and promoting independence.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
Home Health Caregiver
Visiting Angels Home Care
Tucker, GA
03.2010 - 10.2024
- Provided compassionate personal care and assistance with daily living activities for clients.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, medication schedules, and changes in client health status.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and family members.
- Trained and mentored new caregivers on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brickmont Homes
Atlanta
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and well-being.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily activities, enhancing patient engagement and satisfaction.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, promoting timely interventions.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, maintaining a safe environment for residents and staff.
Patient Care Technician
Rockdale Hospital
Conyers, GA
04.2000 - 02.2011
- Monitored patient vital signs, ensuring timely reporting to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, enhancing overall comfort and well-being.
- Maintained accurate patient records, contributing to consistent quality of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop effective patient care plans.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and safety protocols, fostering team efficiency.
- Led initiatives to enhance infection control practices, improving patient safety standards.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richland N.E.High School
Columbia S.C.No Degree - Nursing
Dekalb Technical College
Clarkston, GASkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Basic life support
- Catheter care
- Data collection
- EKG interpretation
- Mobility assistance
- Sterilization techniques
- IV insertion
- Wound care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brickmont Homes
10.2023 - 04.2024
Patient Care Technician/Home Health CNA
Griswold Home Health
03.2020 - 01.2025
Home Health Caregiver
Visiting Angels Home Care
03.2010 - 10.2024
Patient Care Technician
Rockdale Hospital
04.2000 - 02.2011
High School Diploma -
Richland N.E.High School
No Degree - Nursing
Dekalb Technical College