Consuelo Clarke
Chicago
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 35 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature. Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Ascension St. Francis Hospital - Evanston
09.1989 - 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.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- 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.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- 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.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pallotti High School
Belize, Central America06.1975
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
- Catheter Care
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- ADL support
- Specimen Collection
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Feeding Assistance
- Adaptable
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Emergency Response
- Patient Education
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Services
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Ascension St. Francis Hospital - Evanston
09.1989 - Current
High School Diploma -
Pallotti High School
Similar Profiles
Megan ClineMegan Cline
Social Work Case Manager - Emergency Department Social Worker at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis HospitalSocial Work Case Manager - Emergency Department Social Worker at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital
Aleksandra ChwaliszAleksandra Chwalisz
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse at Ascension St. Francis HospitalMedical Surgical Charge Nurse at Ascension St. Francis Hospital
Deborah Anne MerzaDeborah Anne Merza
Nurse Manager at Ascension St. Francis HospitalNurse Manager at Ascension St. Francis Hospital
Jacob StillmanJacob Stillman
Customer Growth Consultant at ToastCustomer Growth Consultant at Toast
Demetrius Ready Jr.Demetrius Ready Jr.
Manager at Take 5Manager at Take 5