Djuana Dodson Herrera
Sycamore
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience at Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center, skilled in vital signs monitoring and infection control. Enhanced patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective communication, fostering a collaborative environment. Recognized for quick response to emergencies, ensuring patient safety and comfort during hospital stays.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center
05.2015 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff in patient monitoring and vital signs collection.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- 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 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.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Improved patient satisfaction with attentive communication and responsiveness to needs.
- Supported patients' daily living activities, improving their hospital stay experience.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sparta High School
Sparta, ILSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- ADL support
- Specimen collection
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Professional bedside manner
- Data collection
- EKG interpretation
- Mobility assistance
- Infection prevention
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center
05.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Sparta High School
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