Johnise Barber
Harrisburg
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with UPMC experience, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient observation. Enhanced patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective communication. Proven ability to streamline workflows and train new staff, ensuring high-quality care delivery and adherence to infection control standards.
Positive, nurturing, and dedicated to fostering safe, engaging environment for young children. Equipped with solid understanding of child development principles and adept at designing creative, educational activities. Committed to making meaningful impact by supporting growth and well-being of each child.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Upmc
12.2024 - 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.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
Care Attendant
UPMC
Mechanicsburg, PA
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Improved patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care.
- Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range-of-motion exercises.
- Contributed to the prevention of falls and injuries by implementing appropriate safety measures in patient rooms and common areas.
- Aided in maintaining personal hygiene for clients including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, hair maintenance.
Childcare Lead Teacher
Bright Minds
Harrisburg, PA
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Supported students'' social-emotional development by creating a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere in the classroom.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on learning activities and group projects.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Associate of Science - Pre Health
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA05-2028
High School Diploma -
Harrisburg High School
Harrisburg, PA06.2021
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Classroom organization
- Documentation and reporting
- Project-based learning
- Blood glucose testing
- Infection control standards
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Feeding assistance
- Professional bedside manner
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Upmc
12.2024 - Current
Care Attendant
UPMC
05.2023 - 12.2024
Childcare Lead Teacher
Bright Minds
05.2022 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Harrisburg High School
Associate of Science - Pre Health
Harrisburg Area Community College