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PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary
Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use. expertise in patient support developed over 11 years of healthcare experience. Professional in supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
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Work History
Jul 2012 - CurrentPatient Care TechnicianMemorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - West Harrison , NY
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Feb 2012 - Jun 2012Resident AssistantAmita Health - Oneonta , AL
- Assisted residents of both assisted living and memory care communities with daily hygiene, including dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care.
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Mentored and supervised groups of residents on on-site and off-site environments.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
- Skilled memory care
Mar 2005 - Jan 2012Shift Lead ManagerPitney Bowes - Shelton , CT
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Recruited and interviewed candidates for management to evaluate readiness and fit for position.
- Advised new employees on company procedures and policies to facilitate daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Measured effectiveness of customer success by defining operational metrics, tracking systems and reporting to executive team.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
- Skilled at receiving and processing banking transactions
- Knowledge of proper cash handling procedures
- Cash drawer maintenance
Sep 2010 - Mar 2011Medical TechnicianBrigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital - Boston , MA
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Education
No DegreeTemple College | City, State
Aug 2010Certified Nurse Aide: NursingBarbara Bees School of Nurse Aide Training | City
Jun 2007High School DiplomaBelton High School | City, State
Certifications
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS
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School Attended
- Temple College
- Barbara Bees School of Nurse Aide Training
- Belton High School
Job Titles Held:
- Patient Care Technician
- Resident Assistant
- Shift Lead Manager
- Medical Technician
Degrees
- No Degree
Certified Nurse Aide : Nursing
High School Diploma
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