Carolina Jones-Childs
Nesmith
Summary
Seasoned Patient Care Technician, adept in vital signs monitoring and providing compassionate patient care. Excelled in emergency response and patient observation, significantly enhancing patient comfort and safety. Skilled in both technical and interpersonal aspects of patient support.
Professional healthcare provider with strong expertise in patient care and support. Skilled in assisting medical staff, managing patient needs, and maintaining healthcare standards. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and medical documentation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- 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.
- 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.
CNA/Med-Tech
Medustrial Health Care Staffing
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
PCA
Open Heart Healthcare
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
Private Caregiver
Preston Childs
03.2011 - 09.2021
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
Med-Tech
Jordan Care Center
02.2006 - 05.2010
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Johnsonville High School
Johnsonville, SC06-1995
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient observation
- Basic life support
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Patient positioning
- Emergency response
- EKG interpretation
- Hospice and palliative care
- Vitals documentation
- Basic nursing care
- Patient care technician (PCT)
- Inpatient care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT) - National Healthcareer Association.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
05.2024 - 01.2025
CNA/Med-Tech
Medustrial Health Care Staffing
02.2023 - 06.2024
PCA
Open Heart Healthcare
09.2021 - 02.2023
Private Caregiver
Preston Childs
03.2011 - 09.2021
Med-Tech
Jordan Care Center
02.2006 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Johnsonville High School
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