Tammy Cann

Austin, TX *****

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512-***-****

Work Experience

Patient Care Technician (PCT)/Med-Surg

St. David’s Medical Center – Austin, TX

August 2021 to December 2023

Job duties include, but are not limited to the following: Job responsibilities:

• Providing patient centered care/services

• Assist nursing staff under supervision of RN with various patient care duties and common nursing functions.

• Giving and receiving bed side shift reports at the beginning and end of every shift, and properly communicating patient information/needs to other PCT members during bed side shift report.

• Prepare patient room for new patient arrival.

• Answer/respond to patient call lights in a timely fashion.

• Assist patients with ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living), such as toileting, hygiene, showering, eating, dressing, etc., as needed.

• Weighing patients as needed.

• Bringing patients needed items such as snacks, water, patient menu, and needed items for showering, etc.

• Assist with turning and repositioning patients, and properly place bed pans and urinals to meet patient’s needs when necessary.

• Obtain and record patient vital signs information as well as patient urinal input and output.

• Change patient bed linens and keep room tidy, clean and/or sanitize needed areas/equipment in patient room, and assist patient with ambulation when needed, and document.

• Administering foley/catheter care and cleaning patients with chlorhexidine (CHG), wipes when necessary, and document.

• Documenting patient hygiene, shower method and what level of assistance was needed.

• Monitoring blood glucose with the use of glucometer test strips and performing Glu Lock test on glucose equipment when prompted to do so.

• Retrieve and properly place telemetry box on patients when necessary.

• Properly setting up/placing purewick on patients as needed, including canister, tubing, and setting appropriate vacuum setting.

• Transporting patient samples/specimens to lab when needed.

• Notify RN or charge nurse in a timely manner of any abnormal vitals, blood glucose readings, patient falls, and change, if any, in patient behaviors, etc.

• Transport patient upon discharge or transfer patient to another hospital unit, procedure or scan when needed.

• Perform/assist in patient IV removal upon discharge when instructed to do so.

• Scan items taken from POU (Point of Use), rooms that is needed in/for patient care.

• Help keep unit clean.

• Help with training of new patient care technicians.

• Act as sitter when needed, for patients who are suicidal or an elopement risk, and apply proper restraints only when instructed to do so by charge nurse, director, or manager.

• Respond and assist to any/all code blue and staff assist alerts on unit. Also respond to alerts on other units, only if instructed to do so by your superior staff management.

• Notify proper personnel of any malfunctioning equipment or thermostat controls, etc.

• Putting in schedule, PTO, and special schedule requests in a timely fashion to management.

• Attend all mandatory training/staff meetings and complete all necessary online training courses, as well as keeping all necessary certifications up to date.

• Answering all calls & directing calls to appropriate staff

• Admitting & discharging patients as well as assigning all staff electronically to their daily assignments.

• Printing assignments, all necessary copying, faxing materials.

• Putting test results etc into patient charts

• Notifying staff of any assignment changes that may arise during the shift. Total Men’s Primary Care

July 2021-October 2021

Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Answering all phone calls/setting & cancelling patient appointments

• Verifying all patient insurance information

• Scanning/faxing all needed materials to other doctor’s offices & pharmacies etc, as well as scanning & uploading all patient identification & insurance information.

• Making sure all patient demographic & pharmacy information is correct.

• Receiving & documenting any/all payments.

• Helping patients with billing questions as well as following up with phone calls for any outstanding balances.

• Performing end of day/close documentation electronically.

• Making bank deposits & retrieving mail from office mailbox.

• Cleaning office & stocking supplies as needed.

• Clean & disinfect countertops, equipment, restroom & break room daily. Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeping)

St. David's Medical Center - Austin, TX

February 2021 to Present

Job duties include, but are not limited to the following: Responsible for cleaning patient rooms;

• Properly disposing of trash, linens, hazardous materials/items.

• Properly disinfecting entire room/bathroom which includes bed, all equipment, and surfaces. (Floors and cabinets included)

• Replenishing needed supplies such as hand soap, hand sanitizer, paper towels, and toilet paper.

• Properly mopping all assigned floor areas.

• Also responsible for cleaning/sanitizing open areas which include:

• Public and staff restrooms

• POU rooms

• Staff break rooms

• Nourishment rooms

• Nurse desk and nurse stations

• Waiting rooms

• Soil utility rooms

• Storage rooms

• Drinking fountains

• Elevator landings

• Housekeeping closets

• Nurse office

• Dictation office

Cleaning in open areas include:

• Properly disposing of trash

• Properly disinfecting all surfaces and floors

• Replenishing needed supplies such as paper towels, hand soap, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, etc. Proper hand hygiene is also practiced/performed during entire shift. (Sanitizing hands upon entering and leaving all patient rooms, as well as before and after cleaning all open areas throughout the hospital. Regular hand washing for at least 20 seconds, as needed.)

Other duties I am responsible for:

• Signing in and out of work and designated breaks/lunch breaks.

• Signing for work phone at beginning and ending of shift.

• Documenting all work performed during entire shift and turning all documentation in to supervisor at ending of shift.

• Properly communicating with my supervisor during shift of work duties being performed, and/or any issues/situations that may arise related to work.

• Notifying supervisor of any needed work orders that need to be put into place in patient rooms, or other areas of the hospital.

• Properly logging rooms for discharge in and out of the system via work phone.

• Assist in training new employees.

Team Lead/Direct Support Professional

Help At Home - Creve Coeur, MO

November 2020 to February 2021

Job duties include, but are not limited to the following: Cleaning, meal preparation, household chores, assisting clients with showers and household tasks, including properly sanitizing entire household including countertops, door handles, sinks, showers etc., as well as properly mopping all tile & hardwood flooring. Shopping for clients' household and personal needs as well as transporting clients to any/all Dr appts, and/or work/day program. Documenting client's daily activities, behaviors

and bowel movements, (in some cases), all monies for clients' personal/household/EBT transactions. Administering and documenting any/all client's meds, PRN meds, and Blood Pressure and pulse, according to prescription schedule. Taking clients out in the community. Performing various monthly safety drills with client and doing monthly checks on household safety equipment, (i.e., Fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector, and smoke alarms). Knowledgeable in the use of VNS device, (Vagus Nerve Stimulator) device. Train new staff for client direct needs and responsibilities according to client's ISP plan, (Individual Support Plan). I am responsible for coordinating and scheduling weekly staff hours and overtime approvals. I am responsible to be on-call to fill any vacancies due to staff vacancies or "call in sick" down time. I am also responsible for quality control / quality check of household, personal and EBT purchases. I am responsible for monthly reporting of QIDP household roll-over. Responsible for monitoring quantity of available medications and coordinating with RN/pharmacy for replenishing of depleted medication. Experience in working with individuals with Autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Caregiver

Auberge at Bee Cave

July 2020 to October 2020

Job duties include, but are not limited to the following: Monitoring/assisting residents with activities of daily living. Assist with showering/grooming needs and feeding. Responsible for resident's personal hygiene and documenting incident reports and ISP's. Cleaning and setting up dining areas and assist where help is needed within the facility, as well as properly disinfecting resident rooms & sitting/recreation areas, and sink areas. Mopping up any client spills when housekeeping is not available. Responsible for completing end of shift tasks and communication of previous shift tasks completed. Experience in working with residents diagnosed with Alzheimer's and Dementia. Caregiver

Spring Hills Home Care Services

June 2020 to July 2020

Job duties include, but are not limited to the following: Monitoring/assisting client with daily activities, meal preparation and feeding, household chores, cleaning

& disinfecting/sanitizing resident rooms & areas as needed, as well as mopping floors when client spill various liquids. Assist with showering and grooming needs, medication reminders, documenting client/shift activities and responsibilities.

In Home Caregiver

Accent Care - Temple, TX

April 2020 to June 2020

Job duties include, but are not limited to the following: Cleaning, disinfecting/sanitizing entire household which includes door handles, all countertops, showers, sinks, and properly mopping all hardwood/tiled flooring etc. Meal preparation, assisting with household chores, assisting client with shower, and providing emotional support. Shopping for client's household and personal needs or other essentials, and providing receipts when client is not able to accompany me. Assisting client with getting outdoors, if they are able. Also, assisting client with any daily exercises they may have, encourage healthy meal options/choices that are in the client's best interest for their health condition, (if any). Assist client with medications, if they need assistance, (this employer does not actually allow caregivers to administer medications). Personal care aide also provide assistance with personal hygiene, (if needed).

In Home Companion/Direct Support Professional

Help At Home - Creve Coeur, MO

September 2018 to April 2020

Creve Coeur, MO - In Home Companion/Direct Support Professional

Job duties include, but not limited to the following: Meal preparation, household chores, assisting clients with showers and household tasks. Properly clean entire household, including sanitizing/disinfecting showers, sinks, hardwood flooring, all countertops, and carpeting. Shopping for clients' household and personal needs as well as transporting clients to any/all Dr appts, and/ or work/day program. Documenting client's daily activities, behaviors and bowel movements, (in some cases), all monies for clients' personal/household/EBT transactions. Administering and documenting any/ all client's meds, PRN meds, and Blood Pressure and pulse, according to prescription schedule. Taking clients out in the community. Performing various monthly safety drills with client and doing monthly checks on household safety equipment, (i.e., Fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector, and smoke alarms). Knowledgeable in the use of VNS device, (Vagus Nerve Stimulator) device. Experience in working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In Home Companion/Direct Support Professional RHD

(Resources For Human Development) - Saint Charles, MO April 2018 to September 2018

St. Charles, MO - In Home

Companion/Direct Support Professional

Job duties include, but not limited to the following: Shopping for clients' household and personal needs as well as transporting client to any/all appts. Properly clean/disinfect all surfaces/countertops, showers, sinks, flooring etc., throughout entire house. Meal preparation, household chores, assisting client with some household tasks, and Dr appts, and/or work/day program. Documenting client's daily activities, behaviors, and all monies for client personal/Household and EBT transactions. Administering and documenting any/all client's meds, PRN meds, and Blood Pressure and pulse, according to prescription schedule. Taking client out in the community. Performing various monthly safety drills with client and doing monthly checks on household safety equipment, (i.e., Fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarms). Knowledgeable in the use of VNS device, (Vagus Nerve Stimulator).

Night Manager

Goodwill Industries - Temple, TX

December 2017 to January 2018

Job duties include, but not limited to the following: Opening store, counting drawers down, putting monies in safe and making bank deposits. Assisting employees with transactions and daily duties as well as stocking items. Counting pallets of merchandise and documenting shipment items. Running register when needed and doing computer documentation at the end of shifts. Responsible for directing/helping employees to pull and place merchandise out on the store floor. Handled customer complaints/returns. Education

Diploma in Medical Office

Administration Sanford Brown College -

Hazelwood, MO October 2008 to October 2009

Skills

• Knowledgeable in proper use of body mechanics

• Knowledgeable in use of Meditech software

• Know how to properly take & document Blood Pressure & vital signs

• CPI trained

• Med Certified

• Empathetic

• Patient

• Trustworthy

• Dependable

• Compassionate

• Attentive

• Licensed & insured driver

• Ability to care for client's social, mental, and physical health

• Ability to multitask & handle emergency situations

• Proficient in cleaning

• Medication Administration

• Developmental Disabilities Experience

• Autism Experience

• Meal Preparation

• Environmental Services

• Caregiving

• Alzheimer's Care

• Home Care

Certifications and Licenses

BLS certified (Basic Life Support)-Current

Telemetry Course

12 Lead EKG Course

Assessments

Caregiver fit — Highly Proficient

December 2020

Measures the traits that are important for successful caregivers Full results: Highly Proficient

Home health aide skills — Highly Proficient

October 2020

Providing care to patients in a home setting

Full results: Highly Proficient

Nursing assistant skills — Expert

October 2020

Providing nursing aid to patients using knowledge of relevant equipment and procedures. Full results: Expert

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