Emily Johnston
Franklin
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 3 1/2 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Hendersonville Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Called consults and other secretary duties
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Cashier
Walmart
09.2017 - 03.2021
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
Education
Associate of Science - Associates of Science Pre-nursing
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN12.2021
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
- Specimen Collection
- Feeding Assistance
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Services
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Mobility assistance aptitude
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Hendersonville Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
Cashier
Walmart
09.2017 - 03.2021
Associate of Science - Associates of Science Pre-nursing
Volunteer State Community College
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