Tracy Dix
Sedalia
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience in both hospital and long-term care environments. Strengths include providing empathetic patient support, conducting vital sign measurements, and assisting with daily living activities. Have consistently received positive feedback from patients and healthcare team members for commitment to high-quality patient-centered care.
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Patient Care Technician
ContinueCare hospital
Paducah
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Maintained a clean and organized patient environment for safety.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients to ensure comfort and understanding.
- Prepared medical equipment and supplies for procedures and treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- 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.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Corrections Corporal
Nebraska State Penitentiary
Lincoln
01.2022 - 08.2025
- Supervised inmate activities to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities for security and cleanliness.
- Managed inmate classification and housing assignments for operational efficiency.
- Enforced institutional rules, responding to incidents to maintain order.
- Trained new officers on procedures, protocols, and emergency responses.
- Documented incidents and maintained accurate records of inmate behavior and activities.
- Coordinated with other departments such as medical services or recreation programs.
- Conducted random searches of cells and living areas for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
- Monitored activities within housing units to ensure safety and security of staff and inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and effectively according to established protocols.
- Evaluated performance of subordinates through observation and review of incident reports.
- Intervened in potentially violent confrontations between inmates using verbal de-escalation techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of inmates, including classification and custody status.
- Supervised subordinate staff, providing guidance and instruction on policies and procedures.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss strategies for managing difficult inmates.
- Conducted security checks and monitored inmate movement in the facility.
- Enforced departmental regulations concerning conduct, sanitation, dress code, visitation rights.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
- Maintained detailed logs of inmate behavior, incidents, and daily activities.
- Managed conflict and negotiated resolutions between inmates to prevent violence and ensure the safety of all individuals in the facility.
- Inspected cells and other areas for contraband and safety hazards.
- Conducted searches of inmates and visitors to prevent the smuggling of contraband.
- Trained new correctional officers on facility procedures, safety protocols, and the ethical treatment of inmates.
- Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
- Served as a role model for inmates by demonstrating positive behavior and promoting educational and vocational training programs.
- Supervised inmate activities, including meals, recreation times, and work assignments.
- Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
Corrections Officer
Fulton County Detention Center
Hickman
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Supervised inmate activities and ensured compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted routine inspections of inmate living areas for safety and security.
- Managed inmate movement throughout the facility, including transfers and releases.
- Enforced rules and procedures to maintain order within the detention center.
- Documented incidents and maintained accurate records of inmate behaviors.
- Participated in training programs to enhance skills in crisis intervention techniques.
- Assisted in conflict resolution among inmates to promote a safe environment.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
- Ensured safety and security of inmates within the facility by conducting searches, supervising activities, and maintaining order.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
- Conducted cell and illegal substance checks.
- Observed daily operations throughout the facility for compliance with standards set forth by governing bodies.
- Maintained correct physical head count for inmates.
- Conducted thorough cell searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility.
- Observed and directed inmates during recreation, visits, telephone, and shower time.
- Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on departmental policies and procedures related to corrections work.
- Intervened during conflicts between inmates, utilizing de-escalation techniques when possible.
- Operated telephones, switchboards, intercoms and two-way radios to communicate with other personnel.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Transported inmates to scheduled court appearances, medical appointments and authorized activities.
Nursing Assistant
Clinton Place nursing and rehab
Clinton
02.2014 - 06.2019
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident environments in accordance with protocols.
- Communicated effectively with residents and families to address concerns.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality care delivery for residents.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge base.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
- Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Education
Carlisle County High School
Bardwell , KYSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Patient transfers
- Wound care
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
ContinueCare hospital
09.2025 - Current
Corrections Corporal
Nebraska State Penitentiary
01.2022 - 08.2025
Corrections Officer
Fulton County Detention Center
06.2019 - 01.2022
Nursing Assistant
Clinton Place nursing and rehab
02.2014 - 06.2019
Carlisle County High School