SANDRA STEWART

**** ******** ******, *****, ** 68105 (H) 402-***-**** ade28w@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Efficient Patient Care Technician with 10 years of experience providing for medical needs of patients. Competent, compassionate, and caring, with successful history managing caseload of 12 patients per week. Skills in medical assisting, phlebotomy, EKG, and nursing support functions.

Certified Nursing Assistant, possessing CPR certification. Empathetic to the needs of patients, especially elderly patients. Able to work with minimal direction and exercise sound judgment. Communicate with team members to ensure coordination in a fast-paced environment.

SKILLS

Vital signs monitoring

Bed preparation

Patient hygiene management

Medical equipment operation

Emotional support

Documentation

Light housekeeping

Mobility assistance

Behavior redirection

Patient observation

EXPERIENCE

APRIL 2018 CURRENT

Patient Care Technician Nebraska medicine Omaha, NE

Applied safety precautions to protect staff from biohazardous materials such as blood-borne pathogens.

Attended to comfort of patients by adjusting bed settings, completing timely turns, and repositioning individuals with utmost care.

Completed equipment proficiency testing and recalibrated machinery to stay within strict performance standards.

Maintained patients' hygiene by assisting with baths and toileting.

Acted empathetically with patients to brighten outlooks, frequently engaging individuals in conversation.

Transported patients by wheelchair or rolling bed between care and examination rooms.

Kept up with patient room cleaning requirements and checked in with patients to monitor vital signs.

Monitored intake of food and medication and alerted staff to deterioration in patient conditions.

Applied correct aseptic and sterile techniques and used appropriate personal protective equipment.

Improved patient wellbeing by assisting with exercises, physical therapy, or taking walks around facility.

Recognized and corrected potential behavior problems in caring and consistent manner.

Exercised patients with limited or no mobility, including individuals with partial or total paralysis.

Supported patients with daily activities and attending to personal hygiene, transporting patients, and assisting them in walking and exercising.

Performed light housekeeping, including cleaning patient rooms and changing sheets on beds.

Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities.

JANUARY 2012 JANUARY 2016

Certified medication Aide Mosaic Co OMAHA, NE

Helped patients with exercising, walking, and mobility in and out of beds.

Observed patient progress and identified problems, discussing with the supervising registered nurse.

Transported patients to and from doctor's appointments, errands, and other activities. Ensured patients' homes were safe, clean, and in optimal condition for mobility.

Helped patients choose appropriate clothing for activities and weather and assisted with dressing and undressing.

Provided patients with emotional and social support.

Kept home areas clean and neat by cleaning up spills, changing out linens and washing dishes.

Maintained the personal hygiene of each patient with regular bathing and grooming.

Prepared meals for patients, taking into account special food restrictions and diets.

Supported patients throughout treatments and prescribed exercises.

Maintained the confidentiality of patients' records.

Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, running errands, light housekeeping, and meal preparation.

Wrote reports and documented patient conditions, vital signs, and medication intake

Bathed, groomed, toileted, dressed, and fed patients and provided emotional and psychological support to patients.

Remained calm and maintained professionalism during times of high emotional stress.

Changed bed linens, cleaning and disinfecting rooms regularly.

Provided accurate reports of observations by applying active listening and critical thinking skills.

EDUCATION

2005

Associate of Applied Science: Respiratory therapy

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing and Allied Health, Omaha, NE

GPA 3.0

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