TAWANNA WILSON
Paterson, NJ 07514
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Productive and efficient Patient Care Technician with 12 plus years of experience in obtaining vitals, blood draws as well as supporting Patient needs and providing exceptional service.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Quest diagnostics
Morristown NJ
Phlebotomist
Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups Collect specimens for drug screens, paternity tests, alcohol tests etc. Perform data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner. Process billing information and collect payments when required Prepare all collected specimens for testing and analysis. Maintain patient and specimen information logs Provide superior customer service to all patients.
Chilton Hospital
Pompton Plains NJ
Pat
ient Care Technician
Welcomes patients and checks for proper identification bracelets. Prepares the patient for assessment/admission, physical examination and procedures. Draws intravenous or capillary blood from adult to geriatric aged patients using proper aseptic collection techniques, assure appropriate labeling and processing of specimens to expedite through put of patients. Performs EKG for patients as directed. Compiles EKG reports for physician interpretation Assures the presence, functionality and cleanliness of all necessary equipment. Assists in the transport of patient to departments or units upon request. Assists with preparation as necessary assuring the patient is assisted with meals/ or fed as needed. Checks inventory of assigned area and restocks as directed. Ensures room environment is prepared for admission. Provides direct hygiene and comfort care to patients including bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, incontinent care, and bed making. Takes vital signs on admission under the direction of the RN, and documents accordingly on appropriate flow sheets, and notifies the RN of results, assists with admission as appropriate inclusive of checking of patient ID bands. Performs and documents glucose finger sticks and collects other specimens as directed. Obtains and documents daily patient weights and observes and documents patient's intake and output. Provides a safe patient environment by answering call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any change on the patient's condition.
Labcorp
Newark NJ
Certified phlebotomists
March 2019-February 2020
Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups Collect specimens for drug screens, paternity tests, alcohol tests etc. Perform data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner. Process billing information and collect payments when required Prepare all collected specimens for testing and analysis. Maintain patient and specimen information logs Provide superior customer service to all patients.
PASCACK VALLEY HOSPITAL
CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMIST
AUGUST 2018- March 2019
collect blood samples from patients from outpatient as well as throughout the whole hospital.practice proper patient identification, especially when working on hospital floors. label vials with patient names and dates. decipher the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient. transport all specimen samples to a nearby laboratory. expect to work with a large number of patients varying in age and health status. be friendly, courteous and sympathetic when it comes to working with patients. keep your phlebotomy cart or station well-organized at all times. practice infection control standards at all times when working with patients and equipment
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL UNIVERSTITY AND MEDICAL CENTER
SEPTEMBER 2013- June2018
Assist RN/MD in the Emergency Department. Assist with triage. Assisting patients with activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, dressing. Assisting patients with mobility: ambulation, transfer, discharges and ROM activities. Performing post mortem care. Hourly rounding. Venipuncture, point of care testing. Performing EKG’s. Observing and reporting changes in patients’ condition to the RN. Application of Monitor/Tele pack. Dressings, Splinting, Crutch walking. Assists with resuscitation / CPR and emergency airway procedures as well as TRAUMAS. Assists with obtaining and documentation of vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems Assists in obtaining 12-lead EKGs, discontinuation of peripheral IV and heparin/saline locks, maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis. Assist with wound care, insertion of Foley catheters, and nasogastric tubes. Decontaminates all equipment, instruments, and supplies. Assists with positioning patients, application of orthopedic splints and dressings. Measure and fit crutches and canes and instruct patients on a proper crutch and cane walking. Maintains use of appropriate medical equipment and supplies.
EDUCATION
PASSAIC COUNTY TECH
WAYNE, NJ
SEPTEMBER 1994-JUNE 1998
BRANDFORD INSTITUTE
JANUARY 2013- JULY 2013
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
CERITIFIED CNA
CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY
CERFTIFIED EKG
CERTIFIED CPR
SKILLS
Team player
Strong work ethic
Initiative
Flexible and Reliable
Quick learner
Positive attitude
ACTIVITIES
I believe that my familiarity with working in a hospital setting would make me a good fit. I can do the work and delivery exceptional results. I feel I would fit beautifully and be a great addition to the team. I have a combination of skills and experience that will make me stand out from the crowd