Patient Care Technician Resume Example

• Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every two hours.
• Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
• Used sterile techniques, including accessing ports to prepare patients for procedures.
• Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
• Administered patient care to oncology patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support.
• Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.

Skills include:

IV's and Port access

EKG's

Lab Draw

Vital Signs

Splint application

Foley Catheter insertion

• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
• Used sterile techniques, including accessing ports and inserting foley catheters to prepare patients for procedures.
• Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
• Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.

Managed Patients taking Coumadin.

• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
• Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
• Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office with active patients.
• Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.

• Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
• Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
• Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
• Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
• Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
• Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
• Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
• Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff with preparation for and conducting patient procedures.
• Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses.
• Kept unit well-stocked and efficient with necessary medical supplies.
• Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to note changes from prior measurements.