Amanda Barnes
Bolivia
Summary
Driven Patient Care Technician with a proven track record at UT Southwestern Medical Center Zale Lipshy, excelling in fast-paced environments and delivering compassionate care. Demonstrates expertise in dementia and Alzheimer's, alongside exceptional companionship and emotional support skills. Achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction and care efficiency through diligent teamwork and a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician/ PCT
UT Southwestern Medical Center Zale Lipshy, Neurology
11.2015 - 02.2020
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including IV removal, Foley catheter removal, bladder scans, in and out and condom catheters
- Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients. Assigned up to 7-12 patients per shift.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
- Placed and monitored EKG telemetry units after surgery and as ordered.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Longview Nursing Home
05.2011 - 10.2013
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination. Assigned up to 15 patients per shift.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
- Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Collin Community College
Wylie Tx12.2022
High School Diploma -
Delone Catholic High School
Mcsherrystown, PA1997
Skills
- Patient Care
- Clinical Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control standards
- Patient Observation
Certification
- BLS
- North Caroline Nurse Aide License
Timeline
Patient Care Technician/ PCT
UT Southwestern Medical Center Zale Lipshy, Neurology
11.2015 - 02.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Longview Nursing Home
05.2011 - 10.2013
High School Diploma -
Delone Catholic High School
- BLS
- North Caroline Nurse Aide License
Associate of Arts -
Collin Community College
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