patient care technician resume example with 10+ years of experience
Patient-focused professional providing support in critical care, pre-op, medical-surgical and post-op cases in medical center environments. Skilled at delivering customized education to patients of diverse conditions and backgrounds. Excellent decision-making, time management and communication capabilities well-honed in with high-performance healthcare teams.
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, injections, feedings and colostomy care. Proficient in nursing documentation, assessment and decision-making. Calm and effective in pressured and emergent situations.
Compassionate Patient Care Technician adept in managing heavy daily patient volume,including telephone triage, appointment scheduling and patient referral. Proficient in documentation and record maintenance. Dedicated to patient confidentiality.
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Clinical training
- Mobility assistance
- Healthcare expertise
- Infection control standards
- Medical device products and services
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Sterilization techniques
- Flexible
- Patient positioning understanding
- Quality assurance controls
- Collecting vital signs
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Quick problem solver
- Patient relations
- Infection control procedures
- General housekeeping ability
- Respiratory equipment training
- Medical terminology knowledge
Sugar Grove, IL, 02/2013 - Current
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights to provide physical and emotional support.
- Assisted with patient admission, discharge and transfer to maximize facility efficiency.
- Assisted elderly patients with essential ambulatory care for transport to and from facility.
- Monitored and charted fluid intake and output to stay current on patient conditions.
- Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff with preparation for and conducting patient procedures.
- Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and effectively sanitized.
- Kept unit well-stocked and efficient with necessary medical supplies.
Boscobel, WI, 09/2010 - 08/2019
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Wylie, TX, 10/2016 - 01/2017
- Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Organized and administered medications on clear schedules to help alleviate symptoms and optimize quality of life.
- Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Monitored and reported clients' progress.
- Furnished personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- College of The Mainland
- North High School
Job Titles Held:
- Patient Care Technician
- CNA
- Home Health Care Aide
Degrees
- Some College (No Degree)
- High School Diploma
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