Danielle Smith
Bogalusa
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with 15+ years in healthcare. Driven to improve patient outcomes through efficient clinical support and protocol implementation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sitter
Fidelis Care
Mandeville, LA
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Executed meal preparation and cooking processes with precision.
- Executed thorough cleaning protocols to maintain hygiene standards.
- Assisted in transferring patients using hoyer lift equipment. Supported healthcare staff in ensuring safe patient mobility. Maintained equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Facilitated resident shower assistance to promote personal hygiene and comfort.
- Facilitated feeding sessions to ensure nutritional needs were met.
Patient Care Technician
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Monitored vital signs of 100+ patients daily
- Assisted RNs in patient care, improving workflow by 20%
- Implemented health protocols, reducing hospital stay by 2 days
DSW Worker
ResCare Residential Services
Hammond, LA
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Facilitated daily activities for elderly patients to enhance their quality of life.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction ratings through targeted service improvements.
- Executed meal preparation and cooking processes with precision.
- Executed thorough cleaning protocols to maintain hygiene standards.
- Executed timely diaper changes to ensure infant comfort and hygiene.
- Facilitated feeding processes to enhance patient care.
Education
Cpct/a - Patient Care Technician
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA06-2009
CNA - Nursing
Royal Angels Anointed Hands
Greensburg, LA04-2026
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Clinical Support
- Record Management
- Health Protocols
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Communication
- Emergency Response
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- Increased patient care efficiency by 20%
- Reduced hospital-acquired infections by 15%
Certification
- Certified Patient Care Technician - American Healthcare Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Timeline
Sitter
Fidelis Care
12.2023 - 06.2024
Patient Care Technician
Ochsner Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
DSW Worker
ResCare Residential Services
10.2019 - 10.2022
Cpct/a - Patient Care Technician
Delgado Community College
CNA - Nursing
Royal Angels Anointed Hands