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PATIENT CARE TECH/ MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Professional Summary

Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care.

Skills
  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Patient-focused care
  • Compassionate
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Committed team player
  • Adaptable
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Infection Control
  • Computer skills
Work History
Patient Care Tech/ Medical Assistant, 03/2017 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
  • Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
  • Collected and transported Type and Type specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
  • Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Advanced patient care technician, 11/2014 to 01/2017
Company Name – City, State
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Changed sterile dressings.
  • Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
  • Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
  • Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
  • Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.
  • Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
  • Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
Advanced patient care technician ( Resource unit), 04/2001 to 11/2014
Company Name – City, State
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Changed sterile dressings.
  • Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative care.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
  • Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
  • Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
  • Educated patients and families about infant care, preparation of healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
  • Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
Education
GED: 1987
Connelley Tech Institute - City
Diploma: Medical Assistant, 2000
Duff's Business Institute - City
Accomplishments
Aces Award in 2008
2008 aces award

Won a prestigious award by caring for a nonverbal austistic man whom I had cared for in the hospital. I brought him clothes, coats. Went with him to his transfer to a facility.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Connelley Tech Institute
  • Duff's Business Institute

Job Titles Held:

  • Patient Care Tech/ Medical Assistant
  • Advanced patient care technician
  • Advanced patient care technician ( Resource unit)

Degrees

  • GED : 1987
    Diploma : Medical Assistant , 2000

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