Brian Colon
Pittsburgh
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Heritage Valley Kennedy, skilled in vital signs monitoring and phlebotomy. Enhanced patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective communication. Proven ability to train new staff, fostering a collaborative environment that improves care delivery and efficiency in healthcare settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician 2
Heritage Valley Kennedy
09.2018 - 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.
CNA
Providence Point
12.2009 - 09.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
Cna
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA10-2002
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Emergency response
- IV insertion
- Infection prevention
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- Specimen collection
Timeline
Patient Care Technician 2
Heritage Valley Kennedy
09.2018 - Current
CNA
Providence Point
12.2009 - 09.2018
Cna
Harrisburg Area Community College
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