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Crystal Turner

South Pittsburg

Summary

Compassionate and skilled Patient Care Technician at DCI INC, adept at enhancing patient comfort and safety. Expertise in Alzheimer's care and vital sign monitoring, combined with a strong ability to train new staff. Proven track record in maintaining a clean environment and ensuring adherence to safety protocols, fostering a supportive atmosphere for patients and families.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician - CCHT

DCI INC
Jasper
09.2022 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Adhered to all safety regulations while providing quality care to patients.
  • Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring
  • Monitored patient conditions and reported any changes to the nurse or doctor on duty.
  • Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
  • Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
  • Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
  • Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
  • Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
  • Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
  • Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols and infection control measures.
  • Trained new dialysis technicians on machine operation and patient care procedures.
  • Documented all patient information accurately in their medical records.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment in compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Conducted pre- and post-treatment assessments of patients, including vital sign monitoring.
  • Responded to and managed emergency situations during dialysis treatments.
  • Conducted water treatment analysis to ensure purity for dialysis procedures.A
  • Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.

PCA Personal Care Assistant

At Home Healthcare
Jasper
03.2022 - Current
  • Provided patient with a comforting environment
  • Assisted patient with everyday needs
  • Checked patient's pulse, temperature, respiration
  • Cared for patient with dementia Monitored patient's nutritional requirements
  • Directed patient and families through hospice care
  • Performed light housework duties, such as vacuuming, laundry, mopping and sweeping

Private Caregiver

Private family
09.2011 - 09.2021
  • Residential caregiver for 10 years
  • Provided patient with a comforting environment
  • Assisted patient with everyday needs
  • Checked patient's pulse, temperature, respiration
  • Cared for patient with dementia Monitored patient's nutritional requirements
  • Directed patient and families through hospice care
  • Performed light housework duties, such as vacuuming, laundry, mopping and sweeping

Education

GED -

Skills

  • Meal preparation
  • Caregiving
  • Laundry
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Senior care
  • Food preparation
  • Cleaning

Certification

CPR/AED/First Aid, 09/01/21, 09/01/23

Timeline

Patient Care Technician - CCHT

DCI INC
09.2022 - Current

PCA Personal Care Assistant

At Home Healthcare
03.2022 - Current

Private Caregiver

Private family
09.2011 - 09.2021

GED -

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