Cranisha Crocketts
Fresno
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician at Kaiser Permanente with expertise in EKG administration and a strong commitment to patient care. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and respond swiftly in emergencies, ensuring optimal health monitoring and emotional support for patients and families. Skilled in infection control and medical documentation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Kaiser Permanente
Fresno
10.2016 - Current
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
Patient Care Assistant
Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis
05.2015 - 10.2016
- Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Fresno, CA06-2025
CNA
Central Learning Adult/Alternative School Site - C
Fresno, CA02-2013
High School Diploma -
Washington Union High School
Fresno, CA09-2011
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- EKG administration
- Collaboration with teams
- Medical documentation
- Problem solving
- Acute care
- CPR certification
- ADL support
- Catheter care
- Information protection
- Health monitoring
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- End-of-life care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Data collection
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Kaiser Permanente
10.2016 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Clovis Community Medical Center
05.2015 - 10.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
CNA
Central Learning Adult/Alternative School Site - C
High School Diploma -
Washington Union High School
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