Patient Care Technician
Resume:
Yvonne Porter
Certified Patient Care Technician
Detroit, MI 48238
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Professional Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Patient Care Technician with 8 +years of experience in hospital settings. Skilled in assisting with daily patient care, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Certified in CPR and First Aid, with a strong commitment to patient comfort and safety
Work Experience
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital-Detroit, MI
February 2024 to June 2025
at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital performs basic patient care under a registered nurse's supervision, including assisting with daily living activities, taking vital signs, and providing emotional support. Key duties also involve collecting samples for the lab, maintaining patient comfort and privacy, performing routine clerical tasks, and answering patient call lights. The role requires strong communication, empathy, and teamwork skills, along with the ability to follow procedures and adapt to new technology. PCT (Patient Care Technician)
DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital-Detroit, MI
September 2022 to November 2024
duties include assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) like feeding and bathing, performing clinical tasks such as checking vital signs and drawing blood, providing emotional support, and performing patient transport. The role requires good physical stamina for patient mobility and lifting, strong communication skills, and the ability to document patient information accurately PCT (Patient Care Technician)
Vibra Healthcare-Detroit, MI
March 2017 to August 2021
Patient Care:
Assisting patients with daily living activities, personal hygiene, and mobility. Monitoring:
Taking vital signs, monitoring fluid and nutrition intake, and collecting specimens for lab tests. Environment & Safety:
Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized patient environment and utilizing infection control procedures. Reporting & Communication:
Reporting patient deviations and communicating patient needs to the registered nurse (RN), LPN, or LVN. Emergency Response:
Recognizing emergency situations and responding appropriately. Technical Tasks:
Performing technical, multi-skilled patient care activities as delegated by the supervising nurse. Education
High School Graduate (High school diploma or GED)
Oak Park High School-Oak Park, MI
September 2007 to June 2010
Skills
• PCT (10+ years)
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant
May 2017 to December 2025
Patient care technician skills combine clinical abilities like taking vital signs, assisting with patient care, and performing EKGs, with interpersonal qualities such as empathy, strong communication, and teamwork. Technicians must also be adaptable and detail-oriented, able to work with electronic health records and medical equipment while providing compassionate support to patients and their families
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