Patient Care Technician Resume Example

Accumulated qualified staff members for shortages of nursing staff on all units at all campuses within the healthcare system for day and night shift.

• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
• Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Took patients vitals, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented vital signs and weight of patients.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Played games, including crafts, and reading , with patients on twelve hour shift basis to boost mood, improve memory and provide light entertainment.
• Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
• Protected and promoted patient rights and assisted individuals to achieve maximum independence.
• Assisted patients during ambulation and moved from one place to another by pushing wheelchairs.
• Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
• Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
• Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
• Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Monitored fluid intake and output levels to evaluate electrolyte imbalances.
• Monitored telemetry and vital signs for multiple-bed unit to document patients' vitals and heart rhythms.

Placement of patients according to the particular diagnosis for which patient was being admitted for.