Patient Care Technician

ODETTE ASHLEY

**** ******** ****** ■ Bronx, NY **466 ■ Telephone 347-***-**** ■ ***************@*****.*** SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION

• Productive Patient Care Technician with over 10 years' experience obtaining vitals supporting patient needs.

• Strong interpersonal communication and time management abilities.

• Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly. EXPERIENCE

Jacobi Medical Center, Patient Care Technician New York, NY December 2006- Present

• Provided physical support to patients to assist them to preform daily living activity, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the restroom, and walking.

• Responds to patient concerns and questions

• Obtain vital signs and document all data.

• Always followed healthcare system guidelines to ensure accurate care.

• Adhered to HIPPA requirement and maintained all confidentiality. John Andrus Retirement Home, CNA Assistant Hastings-on Hudson, NY February 2002-November 2007

• Provided social and emotional support to improve residents’ morale.

• Assisted residents with daily hygiene, soiling, showering, incontinence care, minimizing rashes and sores.

• Responded to up to 5 patients calls per shift in a timely and efficient manner.

• Transferred patients from bed to chair, using Hoyer Lifts, ensuring patients safety and comfort.

• Assess patients by performing a wide range of standard vital checks, including but not limited to blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.

Cabrini Nursing Home, CNA Westchester, NY

September 1989 - September 2006

• Answer call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine patients' needs.

• Serve meals, or feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.

• Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.

• Collaborated with other nursing staff in maintaining a calm environment in caring for patients.

• Documented patient behavior and any changes in symptoms.

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