Patient Care Technician with close to ten years of experience working with clients from diverse background and disabilities. who is also committed to providing optimal patient care and support while assisting medical staff with meeting critical needs. Skilled in collecting specimens, obtaining vital signs, bathing client with limited mental and physical abilities, cleaning rooms and managing dietary needs. Excellent communication and organizational skills combined with dependable, compassionate, and forward-thinking approach. Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.
Skills
Mobility assistance
Adl care
Daily input and output monitoring
Patient positioning understanding
Computer skills
Basic Life Support certified (Red Cross)
Perfom 12 lead ECGs
Friendly, positive attitude
Reliable and trustworthy
Vital signs
Skin integrity check
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Feeding, grooming and bathing assistance
Disease Prevention and Management
Phlebotomy
Fluent in French and Creole
Experience
04/2022 to Current
Patient Care AssociateMercy Healthcare – Grover, MO,
Facilitate activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
Assess patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
Monitor patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Obtain vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
Assist patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Answer signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
Obtain blood samples for medical testing.
Obtain variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
06/2021 to 03/2022
Patient Care AssociateAmazon Dsp Driver – Bondurant, IA,
Assist patients with bathing, oral hygiene, and shaving to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Administer continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
Obtain patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Use mobility devices to transport patients.
Document patient intake and dietary requirements and aide with feeding and monitoring.
Assist with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Check, test and maintain cardiology equipment to uphold optimal diagnostic standards.
Set up equipment to prepare for patient procedures and tests.
Obtain blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
Support healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
Promote patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
Verify collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
Utilize calm and friendly demeanor to increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety.
Update patient charts while maintaining client confidentiality.
10/2017 to 02/2021
Direct Support ProfessionalHackensack University Medical Center – Teterboro, NJ,
Prevented client injuries by providing necessary monitoring and appropriate supports.
Documented current client information to update supervising Nurses, including vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep clients' bed clean.
Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity,
eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs.
Assisted clients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Documented information in client's charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Ambulated clients with appropriate assistive devices and in line with proper body mechanics.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
04/2014 to 06/2017
Home Health AideHackensack University Medical Center – Totowa, NJ,
Helped transition client between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
Assisted elderly clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
Assisted clients with such tasks as showering and feeding each morning to alleviate burden on family members.
Dressed, groomed and fed clients with very limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
Greeted clients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
Maintained patient hygiene by administering bedpans, urinals, baths and shaves.
Provided transportation, assistance and companionship to clients.
Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Positioned client for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems.
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04/2013 to 04/2014
Home Health AideCompany Name – City, State,
Assisted elderly and bedridden clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care
Assisted clients with transitioning between beds, wheelchairs and automobiles, providing consistent and safe mobility support
Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs
Dressed, groomed and fed clients with limited physical abilities to efficiently handle basic needs
Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety
Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed array of other household chores to assist clients
Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times
Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems.
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Education and Training
Expected in to to
: Liberal Arts And General Studies LaGuardia Community College Of The City University Of New York - Long Island City, NY GPA:
Certifications
Certified Phlebotomist, IGNANS institute of vocational training - 2020
Certified Nursing Assistant, Royal learning institute - 2020
Certified EKG Technician, IGBANS Institute of vocational training - 2020
Certified Patient Care Technician, IGNANS institute of vocational training- 2021
Basic Life Support Certified, American Red Cross - 2020
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School Attended
LaGuardia Community College Of The City University Of New York