Alexis Stephens-Springer
Rehoboth
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Tufts Medical Center, adept at monitoring vital signs and performing diagnostic tests. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic support and effective communication. Skilled in infection control and CPR, contributing to a safe, efficient healthcare environment while fostering teamwork among staff.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Tufts Medical Center
09.2022 - 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.
- 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.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- 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.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Provided nutritional support by assisting patients with meals, catering to individual dietary needs.
Patient Care Technician
Saint Anne's Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2022
- 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.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA05-2020
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Catheter care
- Infection control standards
- ADL support
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Tufts Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Saint Anne's Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2022
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Bristol Community College
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