Abby Safford
Patient Care Technician
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About
Compassionate and dependable Patient Care Technician with healthcare experience at Southeast Georgia Health System since September 2022. Skilled in direct patient care, vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, activities of daily living, documentation, and maintaining a safe and comfortable patient environment. Associate of Science graduate from College of Coastal Georgia with active CNA and BLS credentials.
Experience
Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Southeast Georgia Health System
(2022-09)
Provide compassionate, hands-on patient care while promoting comfort, safety, and dignity.
- Obtain and document vital signs and blood glucose levels.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care needs.
- Change and maintain patient linens and help maintain a clean, safe patient environment.
- Complete accurate and timely patient documentation and charting.
- Communicate patient needs and relevant observations to the healthcare team.
- Collaborate with nurses and other healthcare professionals to support quality patient care.
- Discontinue Foley catheters as directed and provide appropriate patient care following removal.
- Discontinue peripheral IVs as directed and according to facility protocols.
- Perform blood draws and assist with specimen collection according to established procedures.
Education
Associate of Science (A.S.) - College of Coastal Georgia (2026)
Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) - Coastal Pines Technical College (2019-08 - 2022-05)
High School Diploma - Charlton County High School (2022-05)