Sarah Owens
Social Circle
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with expertise in patient support, communication, and attention to detail. Proven ability to enhance patient experiences through empathy and active collaboration with healthcare teams. Im CPR and First aide certified
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Touched By An Angels Hands
Conyers
10.2019 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Transported patients to various departments within the facility.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide emotional support and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Followed safety protocols while handling medical equipment and supplies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- I worked With Kinsley Payton
Education
Heritage High School
Conyers, GA01-2004
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Patient transfer assistance
- Medication administration
- Infection control procedures
- Patient care coordination
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Touched By An Angels Hands
10.2019 - Current
Heritage High School