Linda Edouard
Antioch
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with hands on experience providing direct patient care in a hospital setting. Skilled in assisting with activities of daily living, accurately taking and recording vital signs, and monitoring patient conditions. Known for delivering compassionate, patient centered care while supporting nursing staff and maintaining patient safety. Nursing student at Galen College of Nursing with a strong commitment to advancing clinical skills and delivering high quality healthcare.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Tech
Ascension Saint Thomas West
10.2024 - Current
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Take and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations, with attention to detail.
- Monitor and report changes in patient condition to nursing staff, advocating for patient needs.
- Provide medical assistance through comfort measures, including repositioning, bed making, and mobility assistance.
- Utilize electronic health records (EHR) to document patient care and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
- Demonstrate clinical skills and knowledge of medical terminology in patient interactions.
- Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and standards while delivering compassionate care.
- Perform Basic Life Support (BLS) as needed to ensure patient safety.
- 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.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well stocked with supplies.
- Provided nutritional support by assisting patients with meals, catering to individual dietary needs.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
Caregiver
Private Home Health Care
07.2021 - Current
- Monitored client progress and reported changes in health status to families and medical staff, facilitating proactive interventions.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Dietary Aide
Windlands Retirement Communities
11.2019 - 12.2023
- Assists in meal preparation and service, ensuring residents receive nutritious meals tailored to their dietary needs while adhering to healthcare regulations.
- Monitors residents' dietary intake and nutritional status, contributing to patient care and safety.
- Communicates effectively with residents and healthcare team members to advocate for individual dietary preferences and needs.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY01-2028
High School Diploma -
Academy Of Hickory Hollow
Antioch, TN12-2018
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- ADL support
- Specimen collection
- Catheter care
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Data collection
- EKG interpretation
- Mobility assistance
- Clinical training
- Information protection
- Emotional support
- Wound care
- Qualified in patient transport
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate care
- Acute care
- End of life care
- Safety protocols
- Vitals documentation
- Patient hygiene management
- Bed preparation
- Basic nursing care
- Patient assistance
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Calm under stress
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Attention to detail
- Direct patient care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient care technician (PCT)
- Responding to emergencies
- Emotional and social support
- Collecting vital signs
- Supporting personal needs
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Phlebotomy training
- Electronic recordkeeping
- Heavy lifting
- Care monitoring
- Documenting behaviors
LANGUAGES
Haitian Creole | 5 - Fluent
English | 5 - Fluent
Timeline
Patient Care Tech
Ascension Saint Thomas West
10.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Private Home Health Care
07.2021 - Current
Dietary Aide
Windlands Retirement Communities
11.2019 - 12.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Academy Of Hickory Hollow
Effective Supervision
Provided attentive supervision and care as a sitter, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients in a home setting.