Patient Care Technician, RPT, CNA, RMA

Sharon Sanders

RMA, RPT, CNA

CPCT – Certified Patient Care Technician

Washington, DC 20019 202-***-**** ***************@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced and dedicated healthcare professional with over two decades of service in the medical field, with a strong focus on phlebotomy, patient care technology, and medical assisting. Committed to continuous learning and skill enhancement, I bring a passion for excellence to every aspect of my work. With a deep appreciation for the importance of patient-centered care, I consistently strive to exceed expectations and positively impact the healthcare journey of each individual. Recognizing the integral role I play within the medical team, I approach my career with a sense of responsibility and dedication, driven by the goal of contributing to the improved health and well-being of every patient I encounter.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Understand the responsibilities of basic patient care – bathing, feeding, and catheter care

• Perform safety checks and ensure cleanliness in patient rooms

• Recognize the importance of special care, concerns, and settings

• Perform EKG readings and monitoring vital signs

• Perform phlebotomy procedures including lab tests, blood glucose tests, and exercise, nutrition, and diet monitoring

• Understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional

• CPR Certified

EDUCATION

MedCerts Livonia, MI Jun 2023 – Dec 2023

Patient Care Technician program:

NHA – CPCT- Certified Patient Technician

University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC Jun 2022 – Aug 2022 Certificate for Nursing Assistant

Montgomery Ministries Prince George, MD Jan 2001 – Jan 2002 Certificate for Phlebotomy

Applied Career Training Arlington, VA Oct 1997 – Nov 1998 Certificate for Medical Assistant

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United Medical Center Washington, DC Nov 2006 – Present Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)

• Proficiently assist healthcare professionals including RNs, PAs, and MDs in diverse clinical procedures such as IV line insertion, foley catheter placement, pelvic exams, minor surgical interventions (suturing and suture removals), and EKG administration

• Skillfully prepare patients for admission procedures by connecting them to ER equipment for vital sign monitoring, collecting and delivering specimens for diagnostic tests, and addressing dietary and elimination requirements.

• Diligently monitor patients with specific needs, including those from the Department of Corrections and Metropolitan Police Department, ensuring thorough care and attention

• Meticulously oversee FD12 patients, maintaining vigilant observation and intervention to manage situations involving potential self-harm or harm to others Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)

• Proficiently collect blood specimens from diverse patient populations, including outpatients, surgical patients, emergency room patients, nursing home residents, intensive care patients, neonates and mothers, psychiatric patients, and inmates, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established protocols

• Manage the preparation and shipment of specimens for off-site testing, contributing to efficient laboratory operations and timely delivery of results

• Provide administrative support to the lab by answering and screening phone calls, maintaining inventory of supplies, and organizing patient records both electronically and in physical files

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