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PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN, COVID-19 UNIT
Summary
Established Patient Care Technician offering CPR certified, clinical training in acute care, medical-surgical, skilled nursing, psychiatric, geriatric and rehabilitation units. Administered and assisted with glucose testing, feedings and colostomy care. Also, Proficient in documentation, assessment, and decision-making. Calm and effective in pressured and emergent situations , whether operating within long-term care or outpatient.
Skills
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Experience
September 2020 to Current
Lifepoint HospitalsSylva , NCPatient Care Technician, COVID-19 Unit
- 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.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights to provide physical and emotional support.
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Conducted games and other activities to engage clients and provide mental stimulation and entertainment.
- Monitored and charted fluid intake and output to stay current on patient conditions.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to note changes from prior measurements.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted elderly patients with essential ambulatory care for transport to and from facility.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks, including [Action] and [Action] to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Secured qualified assistance for patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Safely transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Used hospital devices, including [Type] and [Type] devices to transport and lift patients.
- Assisted with patient admission, discharge and transfer to maximize facility efficiency.
- Supported nurses in daily patient care activities by taking vital signs, documenting patient observations, [Action] and [Action].
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Delivered outstanding care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria for [Type] patients.
- Kept unit well-stocked and efficient with necessary medical supplies.
- Facilitated flow of patients through facility by accurately transferring and discharging patients in appropriate systems with [Software].
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and effectively sanitized.
January 2019 to Current
Upper Chesapeake Medical CenterCity , STATEMedical Unit Secretary
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed.
- Answered phone calls to provide assistance, information and medical personnel access to maximize office efficiency.
- Monitored unit supply levels and notified management of ordering needs.
- Executed clerical tasks and assisted with all unit duties as directed.
- Managed unit call reception and routed calls to correct department.
- Secured, organized, and medical charts.
- Created and maintained accurate and confidential patient files according to regulatory mandates.
- Keyed in and updated daily staff assignments as needed
- Greeted staff, patients, and visitors
March 2018 to September 2018
Lorien RiversideCity , STATENurse Assistant
- Assisted patients to complete activities of daily living (ADL), including bathing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
- Monitored and observed patients' to accurately records changes in condition and reaction to medications and treatment.
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Used hospital devices, including patient lift and Hover mat devices to transport and lift patients.
- Used play, conversation, art and other forms of self-expression to prepare patients for everything from routine tests to complicated surgeries.
- Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks, including dumping trash and changing linen to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory and provide light entertainment.
- 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.
Education and Training
August 2020
Baltimore City Community College
City, StateGeneral Studies
Associate of Arts
City, StateGeneral Studies
Associate of Arts
February 2018
Baltimore City Community College
City, StateCNA/GNA Multi Med Tech
CNA/GNA License
City, StateCNA/GNA Multi Med Tech
CNA/GNA License
Certifications
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified Geriatric Assistant (GNA)
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School Attended
- Baltimore City Community College
Job Titles Held:
- Patient Care Technician, COVID-19 Unit
- Medical Unit Secretary
- Nurse Assistant
Degrees
- General Studies Associate of Arts
CNA/GNA Multi Med Tech CNA/GNA License
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