Dynamic Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, excelling in patient assessment and emergency response. Proven ability to communicate effectively with healthcare teams while ensuring regulatory compliance. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and specimen collection, delivering compassionate care and support to patients and families during critical moments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
Mooresville
06.2016 - 06.2022
Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs, blood draws, urinalysis and glucose monitoring.
Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary team members regarding changes in patient conditions.
Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing according to established protocols.
Assisted with procedures performed by physicians or nurses in the Emergency Room setting.
Ensured that all safety standards were met when providing patient care services.
Observed patients' condition during treatment sessions; reported any changes to nursing staff members immediately.
Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels.
Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Mother Baby Patient Care Technician
Englewood Hospital Medical Center
Englewood
01.2010 - 02.2014
Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.