Certified Patient Care Technician - Advent Health Hospital/Zephyrhills FL - Zephyrhills, FL
(2021-09 - 2026-07)
- Recorded and monitored patient vital signs, blood glucose levels, and reported abnormal findings to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Provided incontinent care and Foley catheter care while maintaining patient dignity, comfort, and infection-control standards.
- Documented intake and output (I&O) measurements and obtained daily patient weights.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures and promptly reported changes in patient condition.
- Ambulated patients safely to and from bathrooms, hallways, and other designated areas to promote mobility and independence.
- Prepared patients for surgical procedures, ensuring readiness and comfort prior to transport.
- Assisted patients with meals, feeding, and nutritional needs according to care plans.
- Performed post-mortem care with compassion and professionalism in end-of-life situations.
- Floated to multiple departments as needed, providing support and maintaining quality patient care throughout the facility.
- Supported Emergency Department (ED) operations by preparing patient rooms, assisting with patient admissions, transfers, and transport.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.
- Utilized Hoyer and Sara lifts
Certified Nursing Assistant - Zephyr Haven/Advent South - Zephyrhills, FL
(2015-09 - 2021-09)
transferred to Advent Health Hospital
- Provided compassionate care to residents in a secured memory care unit, ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), promoting independence and quality of life whenever possible.
- Assisted with personal care needs, including bathing, grooming, shaving, dressing, and toileting.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, reporting any changes in condition to nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care and promptly reported concerns or changes in residents' health status.
- Supported medication administration by assisting with medication passes under nurse supervision.
- Planned and facilitated engaging activities, including reading, exercises, crafts, and social interactions to enhance resident well-being.
- Assisted residents with meal preparation, feeding, hydration, and other nutritional needs.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, including preparing residents for family visits and offering support to residents and families.
- Transported residents safely to medical appointments and other scheduled activities.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of resident care, observations, and status updates in medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure individualized, resident-centered care plans were followed.
- Utilized Hoyer and Sara lifts
