Patient Care Technician
Resume:
Tammy Trotter
**************@*****.*** 504-***-**** Metairie, LA
SUMMARY
Seeking a Patient Care Technician role, leveraging 15 years of healthcare experience, including direct patient care at University Medical Center and Ochsner Health. Proficient in vital signs, patient hygiene, and assisting with daily activities; adept in home care and senior care. Holds a Dialysis Technician certification and extensive hospital experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Self Employed Metairie, LA
Home Caregiver Jan 2022 - Present
• Provide comprehensive care for bedridden elderly patient, ensuring consistent comfort and support.
• Prepare nutritious meals, assist with feeding, and maintain cleanliness following meal times.
• Manage regular patient repositioning every two hours and efficiently handle laundry and errands. University Medical Center New Orleans, LA
Patient Care Technician Nov 2018 - May 2020
• Monitored and recorded patients' vital signs, weights, and glucose levels to ensure accurate tracking of their health status.
• Provided comprehensive support with personal care routines, including bathing and dressing, enhancing patient comfort and promoting daily living activities.
Ochsner Health New Orleans, LA
Certified Nursing Assistant Dec 2014 - Nov 2017
• Provided comprehensive care for patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD), ensuring accurate monitoring and recording of vital signs.
• Assisted in the ambulation of cardiology patients, contributing to their rehabilitation and recovery process. Independent Family Solutions LLC Metairie, LA
Caregiver Jun 2010 - Dec 2011
• Delivered compassionate care to bedridden elderly individuals, ensuring comfort and meeting daily living needs.
• Managed nutritional requirements by preparing meals, feeding patients, and maintaining cleanliness post-meal; efficiently handled laundry and personal errands.
Homestead Senior Care Metairie, LA
Caregiver Feb 2007 - May 2009
• Delivered compassionate personal care services, including bathing, dressing, and grooming to elderly and disabled individuals, ensuring their comfort and dignity.
• Maintained a supportive environment within residential care facilities, contributing to the enhanced quality of life for convalescents.
Chateau de Notre Dame, Inc New Orleans, LA
Certified Nursing Assistant Nov 2004 - Jul 2006
• Monitored and recorded patients' vital signs, ensuring timely and accurate documentation of their health status.
• Provided compassionate care by assisting with personal hygiene, feeding, and safe transportation, enhancing patient comfort and dignity.
New Orleans Specialty Hospital New Orleans, LA
Certified Nursing Assistant Aug 2002 - Sep 2004
• Formulated policies and provided strategic direction in alignment with guidelines established by the governing board.
• Coordinated operational activities at the executive level, supporting subordinate executives and staff managers in their roles.
EDUCATION
Blue Cliff College
Certified in Dialysis Technician, Dialysis Technician Metairie, LA
Dec 2012
CERTIFICATIONS
Patient Care Technician April 1992 to April 2024
SKILLS
Dialysis Experience (1 Year) • Caregiving (10+ Years) • Vital Signs (10+ Years) • Home Care (10+ Years) • Senior Care
(10+ Years) • Critical Care Experience (10+ Years) • Laundry (10+ Years) • Hospital Experience (10+ Years) • Meal Preparation (10+ Years) • ICU Experience (9 Years) • Patient Care (10+ Years) • Nursing • Dialysis Technician (1 Year)
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