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FRANCES HEREFORD

adswsb@r.postjobfree.com 817-***-**** Fort Worth, TX 76120

Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician offering 33 years of experience CPR certified, clinical training in acute care, medical-surgical, skilled nursing, psychiatric, geriatric and rehabilitation units. Compassionate and diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Knowledgeable about HIPAA requirements and industry standards. Works well in fast-paced, stressful environments. Strong Work Ethic

Self-Driven and Motivated

Punctual and Dependable

Direct Patient Care

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Hospice and Palliative Care

Specialized Care

Post-Surgical Care

Mobility Assistance

Acute and Rehabilitative Care

Inpatient Care

Infection Control Standards

Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity

Customer Service

Patient Positioning Understanding

Recordkeeping and Documentation

Encompass Richardson Richardson, TX

Advanced Patient Care Technician

06/2014 - 05/2021

Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.

Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.

Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.

Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Association

Fort Worth, TX

Advanced Patient Care Technician

06/2013 - 08/2014

Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.

Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.

Nurse Finders Agency Fort Worth, TX

Advanced Patient Care Technician

09/2012 - 05/2013

Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.

Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.

Wharton Nursing And Rehab Wharton,

TX

Certified Nursing Assistant

03/2012 - 09/2012

Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.

Integrity Transitional Hospital Denton,

TX

Advanced Patient Care Technician

Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.

Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized. Summary

Skills

Experience

01/2009 - 06/2011 Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention. Kindred Hospital, LTAC Tucson, AZ

Advanced Patient Care Technician

01/2000 - 12/2005

Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.

Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.

Life Care Nursing Home Lawrenceville,

GA

Certified Nursing Assistant

03/1997 - 10/1999

Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system. Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.

Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.

Pima College Tucson, AZ

Some College (No Degree) in Nursing Education

2006

Meridian Manor

Some College (No Degree) in Nursing Assistance

12/1989

Meridian High School Meridian, TX

High School Diploma

05/1981

Basic Life Support

Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)

Certified CNA,TX - 1989

Education and Training

Additional Information

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