Robin Newsome
Deerfield
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at DaVita, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient observation. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and satisfaction through attentive care and effective communication. Committed to maintaining a safe environment and adhering to infection control protocols, ensuring high-quality care delivery.
Experienced with patient care and daily living assistance. Utilizes compassionate communication to support patients emotionally and physically. Strong understanding of medical equipment operation and patient monitoring techniques.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
01.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- 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.
- 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.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT National Float
US Renalcare
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Assisted with administration of medications under supervision of nursing staff, ensuring proper patient treatment.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
05.2008 - 05.2022
- Reduced infection risk by strictly adhering to all infection control protocols and properly disposing of biohazard materials.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all relevant patient information including vital signs and treatment specifics for each dialysis session.
- Assisted nurses in monitoring patients during dialysis treatments, ensuring timely intervention for any complications.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families through open communication channels and consistent updates on progress or setbacks in treatment plans.
- Eased patient anxiety during treatment by providing personalized attention, answering questions, and offering emotional support as needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nephrology
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL05-2007
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Catheter care
- Data collection
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
01.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician - CCHT National Float
US Renalcare
05.2022 - 12.2024
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
05.2008 - 05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nephrology
Malcolm X College
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