Tanya Sims
Dundalk
Summary
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
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Johns Hopkins BayviewMed.Center
01.2007 - 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.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- 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.
- Contributed to team meetings, offering insights on patient care improvements based on direct observations.
- Enhanced teamwork by collaborating closely with nurses and doctors to coordinate patient care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edmondson Senior High School
Baltimore, MD06-1992
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- Specimen collection
- Hospice and palliative care
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Acute care
- Basic nursing care
- Time management
Certification
- Geriatric Nursing Assistant Certification (GNA) - State Boards of Nursing in some states.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Johns Hopkins BayviewMed.Center
01.2007 - Current
High School Diploma -
Edmondson Senior High School
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