Patient Care Technician
Resume:
VICKIE BOWENS {CCHT}
Mauldin, South Carolina **662
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SUMMARY
Established Patient Care Technician offering CPR certified, clinical certified training in acute and chronic care, skilled nursing units. Administered and assisted with glucose testing, cannulation and catheter care. Proficient in nursing documentation, assessment and decision-making. Calm and effective in pressured and emergent situations.
SKILLS
Clinical training
Acute and rehabilitative care
Sterilization techniques
Caregiver support
Paperwork and charting
Infection control standards
Decision-making
People skills
Teambuilding
EXPERIENCE
AMN HEALTHCARE
Greenville, SC
Patient Care Technician - CCHT 10/2021 to Current
Skilled CCHT positively committed to monitoring data and quality measures in collaboration with providers to continually improve patient care and support services. Dedicated to providing individualized care and promoting health without sacrificing comfort. Fosters relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Accomplished CCHT providing skilled technical services for renal disease patients undergoing dialysis. Executes hands-on public health practices to maximize health status of individuals. Continually maintained positive attitude in emergent, stressful situations.
Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
Discussed procedure with patient to explain each step and answer questions.
Cleaned fistula, graft and catheter with antiseptic solution.
Connected hemodialysis machine to access site to start blood circu
Initiated dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders.
Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
Discussed procedure with patient to explain each step and answer quest
HANDS THRU US
Greenville, SC
Home Health Aide 03/2021 to Current
Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
Carried out important daily living tasks for patients by cooking meals, washing laundry and other household chores.
Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
FIRST LIGHT HOME HEALTHCARE
Greenville, SC
Home Health Aide 03/2020 to 03/2021
Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
Recorded vitals and communicated with physicians to provide health updates.
Contributed to patient's independence by teaching skills needed for daily living.
US RENALCARE
Easley, SC
Patient Care Technician - CCHT 07/2016 to 01/2020
Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
Recorded predialysis and post-dialysis weight and vitals signs to input into electronic medical records.
Operated hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
Observed patients for adverse reactions and monitored hemodialysis machines for malfunctions.
Cleaned fistula, graft and catheter with antiseptic solution.
Initiated dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders.
Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
DCI
Spartanburg, SC
Patient Care Technician - CCHT 07/2014 to 07/2016
Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
Operated hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
Recorded predialysis and post-dialysis weight and vitals signs to input into electronic medical records.
Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
Skilled CCHT positively committed to monitoring data and quality measures in collaboration with providers to continually improve patient care and support services. Dedicated to providing individualized care and promoting health without sacrificing comfort. Fosters relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
DAVITA, INC & AMERICAN RENAL ASSOCIATES
Greenville, SC
Patient Care Technician - CCHT 07/2005 to 11/2014
Skilled CCHT positively committed to monitoring data and quality measures in collaboration with providers to continually improve patient care and support services. Dedicated to providing individualized care and promoting health without sacrificing comfort. Fosters relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Connected hemodialysis machine to access site to start blood circulation with dialyzer.
Observed patients for adverse reactions and monitored hemodialysis machines for malfunctions.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
CERTIFICATION IN NURSING: CNA 1990
Greenville Technical College, Greenville, SC
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 06/1985
Carolina Academy High School, Greenville, SC
CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed CCHT - certified since 2008 with no gap in between
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