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Tonia Braggs

Patient Care Tech
Littlerock

Summary

Compassionate Patient Care Technician with a proven track record at Baptist Medical Center Little Rock, excelling in vital signs monitoring and emergency response. Enhanced patient comfort through effective communication and meticulous infection prevention practices, ensuring a safe and dignified healthcare experience. Committed to promoting well-being and fostering a supportive environment for all patients.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Baptist Medical Center Little Rock
02.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
  • Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
  • Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to safer hospital environment.
  • Facilitated patient mobility and recovery with guided exercises and ambulation support.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Activities Director

Millennial Adult Daycare
10.2021 - 02.2023
  • Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
  • Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
  • Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
  • Boosted participation rates with targeted marketing efforts for upcoming activities and events.
  • Provided safe transportation to facilitate residents attending activities and events outside of facility.
  • Assisted with safety and emergency planning to secure patient safety while at facility and prevent injury.

Shipping Clerk

Advanced Tissue
07.2009 - 06.2021
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork, and other documentation for accuracy.
  • Expedited urgent shipments when necessary, coordinating closely with involved parties to ensure timely delivery without compromising quality standards.
  • Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure timely order fulfillment and delivery.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Sharper Image
03.2000 - 06.2008
  • Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
  • Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
  • Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
  • Conducted thorough audits of received merchandise against purchase orders to identify variances in quantity or quality quickly.
  • Increased order accuracy with diligent verification of product SKUs, quantities, and destinations before shipment.
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
  • Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
  • Ensured compliance with shipping regulations, preparing accurate documentation for international shipments.
  • Enhanced team performance, conducting regular meetings to address challenges and share best practices.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mcclellan High School
Littlerock, United States
05.2001 -

Skills

    Patient services

    Vital signs monitoring

    Sterilization techniques

    Emergency response

    Infection prevention

    Mobility assistance

    Patient observation

    Feeding assistance

    Specimen collection

    Patient positioning

    Basic life support

    ADL support

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Baptist Medical Center Little Rock
02.2023 - Current

Activities Director

Millennial Adult Daycare
10.2021 - 02.2023

Shipping Clerk

Advanced Tissue
07.2009 - 06.2021

High School Diploma -

Mcclellan High School
05.2001 -

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Sharper Image
03.2000 - 06.2008

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