Yumvola Wheat
Spring,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Proactive worker committed to helping registered nurses provide top-notch patient care. Skilled at various titles with knowledge of In Patient, Pacu and Pre op patients. Fantastic attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician, In Patient, PACU, Pre-Op
The Heights Hospital
1917 Ashland Street
05.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
Registration Clerk/COVID-19 Tester
Spring Staffing
19627 Interstate 45 North
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Streamlined registration process by implementing efficient data entry and filing systems.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing prompt and courteous service during the registration process.
- Accurately collected and verified patient demographic information for seamless recordkeeping.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Enhanced testing accuracy by following strict procedures and utilizing proper equipment for COVID-19 testing.
- Increased safety measures by adhering to stringent sanitation protocols and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment during COVID-19 testing.
- Supported community health efforts by conducting mobile testing events, reaching vulnerable populations in underserved areas.
- Maintained accurate records of each test administered, facilitating efficient contact tracing efforts in case of positive results.
- Managed inventory levels of essential supplies such as swabs and test kits, ensuring uninterrupted testing services for the community.
- Actively participated in weekly team meetings to review performance metrics and identify areas of improvement within the COVID-19 testing process.
- Addressed any patient concerns or inquiries regarding COVID-19 symptoms, referring them to appropriate healthcare professionals when necessary.
- Assisted in streamlining registration processes at testing sites by implementing digital tools, reducing administrative burdens and expediting patient flow.
- Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
- Interpreted and processed on-site-only test data according to RMI documentation requirements.
- Maintained safe and sanitary environment by conducting regular disinfecting and cleaning measures.
- Followed CDC guidelines to establish accuracy and compliance with COVID-19 protocols.
- Oversaw in-person and curbside patient registration and processing.
- Protected individual confidentiality as prescribed by local, state, and federal mandates.
- Donned and removed personal protective equipment (PPE) per company protocols.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assistant Technician
Florida Career College
Spring, TX06.2022
High School Diploma -
Port Gibson High School
Port Gibson, MS05.1993
Skills
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Vital signs monitoring / Recording vital signs
- ADL support
- Patient Observation
- Infection prevention
- Inpatient Care
- Home Care Aide (HCA)
- Phlebotomy Training
- Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)
- CPR Certification
- HIPAA Compliance
- Supply Restocking
- Wound Care
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Positioning
- Catheter Care
- Blood Glucose Monitoring / Blood Glucose Testing
- Data Collection
- Patient Education
- Specimen Collection
- Professional Bedside Manner
Certification
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- Americam Heart Association BLS CPR AED
References
Taronda Tisdom ( RN )
281-723-7548
Tarondatisdom@yahoo.com
Patricia Washington ( RN )
281-616-2454
Saponigirl5@gmail.com
Mir Ali ( LPN )
281-919-6797
Mali@villagehealth.care
Timeline
Patient Care Technician, In Patient, PACU, Pre-Op
The Heights Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Registration Clerk/COVID-19 Tester
Spring Staffing
02.2021 - 11.2022
Diploma - Medical Assistant Technician
Florida Career College
High School Diploma -
Port Gibson High School