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0-5 years of experience
Floated to the general medical, surgical, orthopedic, neurology, and cardiology floors
- Cared for 10-20 patients during a shift with an emphasis on direct patient care
- Collected vital signs, assisted with patient admissions, and performed patient care efficiently
- Reported pertinent information to the nurse immediately
- Worked as a team member with the nurses and other health care providers to provide quality patient care
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for taking patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse, weight, and heart rate
- Assisted with feeding, bathing, and dressing patients
- Completed daily patient charting on the computer
- Maintained nurturing and home-like environment for patients
- Protected and promoted patient rights and assisted individuals to achieve maximum independence
0-5 years of experience
Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Assisted doctors with non-invasive procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Developed and produced all office flyer notifications for important policy changes, office news and events.
- Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
0-5 years of experience
Worked under the supervision of Registered Nurse to provide care to patients in various areas ICU, PACU, Medical Surgical Floor, PICU, Peds, Women’s Health, Oncology and Hospice care.
- Vitals signs, maintained a clean and safe environment.
- Assisted patients with ADL’s, set up patient for meals and assisted patient with mobility.
- Documented client status in computer
0-5 years of experience
Assisted nurses with assessments, documentation, planning, intervention, and evaluation of each patient.
- Performed patient care, monitored vital signs, facilitated specimen collection and reviewed admission and discharge instructions with patients.
- Provided support for complex patients and communicated effectively with various members of interdisciplinary teams.
- Developed in-depth knowledge regarding pediatric, adolescent and family centered nursing care.
0-5 years of experience
Discontinued IV’s (including PICC lines), Foley catheters, and drains
- Collected samples and specimens, and performed bladder scans
- Assisted with tracheostomy training and discharge teaching
- Maintained sterile field and dressing application
- Performed wound documentation and dressing care
- Pre-operative and post-operative patient care and monitoring
0-5 years of experience
Floated to five different units including: Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Telemetry, Intensive Cardiac Unit (CUB), Medical Surgical/Ortho Unit, and Oncology
- Collected specimen samples, obtained routine vital signs and blood glucose checks, ambulation, discontinued intravenous lines and urinary catheters
- Managed patient load of 12 to 16 patients, pending on unit and census
- Hourly and PRN charting using EPIC computer charting systems
0-5 years of experience
Direct patient care of acutely ill pediatric patients and their families
- One to One patient observations
- Provided supportive care including monitoring vital signs, feeding and bathing
- Assist other staff in examination or the transport of patients to other departments and areas
- Participated in admission and discharge of patients
- Participated in QI/research projects and chart reviews
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted physicians with sterile invasive procedures such as: Central Line Insertions, Arterial Line Insertions, Pulmonary Artery Catheterizations, and Trans-venous Pacemaker Insertions
- Monitored telemetry and vital signs for the fifteen-bed unit and alerted the nursing staff regarding changes in their patients’ vitals, heart rhythms, and of any new or changed dysrhythmias
- Assisted the nursing staff with hemodynamic monitoring, which included setting up central venous pressure (CVP) and arterial pressure monitoring systems and tracking pressure changes through the unit’s telemetry system
- Assisted nurses and physicians in multiple critical patient events such as: cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, intubation, extubation, and cardioversion
- Analyzed EKG rhythm strips
- Performed patient care and assisted with or performed activities of daily living for critical patients
0-5 years of experience
Assisted patients with ambulation and transfers upon post-operative care
- Obtained manual and electronic vital sign
- Administered PT INR’s and ACCU checks
- Conducted bladder scans and Guaiac’s for patients on the bowel and bladder program
- Assisted patients with learned techniques and exercises from physical and occupational therapy
- Knowledgeable in taking EKG’s
- Inventoried and electronically recorded patient possessions
- Properly collected sterile urinalysis and specimens
- Monitored the physical and emotional well-being of patients completing the substance abuse program
- Helped in admissions and discharges of patients on the medical and chemical dependency unit
0-5 years of experience
- Maintained records of services performed.
- Answered patient call lights to determine patients’ needs.
- Turned or repositioned bedridden patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients.
- Reviewed patients’ dietary restrictions.
- Recorded vital signs as directed by nursing staff.
- Observed patients to detect symptoms.
- Documented observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared patients rooms prior to arrival, performed new patient intake.
- Adhered to safety guidelines; completed hospital’s three-hour Patient Safety Training Program.
- Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients’ status.
- Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions.
0-5 years of experience
Excellent patient support skills.
- Measured and identified EKG rhythm strips.
- Reported any EKG rhythm changes.
- Entered doctor’s orders in computer upon admittance to the Telemetry/Med Surg Units.
- Maintained patient charts with appropriate forms and filed reports according.
- Reviewed medical history and took vital signs.
- Educated patient about facility’s policies and procedures.
- Managed supplies and equipment.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for the patients and doctors.
0-5 years of experience
Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Obtained specimens, weights, and vital signs of patients.
- Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine; recording intake and output information.
- Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and jcaho standards.
- Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
- Protected and promoted resident rights and assisted the person to maintain independence
0-5 years of experience
Direct/Indirect care for medically fragile and physically/mentally challenged patients ages infant to 21 years of age
- Assist children with ADL care
- Assist nurse/respiratory therapist with ventilator equipment, pulse oximetry, feeding pumps, g-tube stoma and trach stoma care
- Assist program specialists with musical therapy and social events
- Provide therapy as ordered by physical, occupational, and speech therapists
0-5 years of experience
Take care of as many as 13 patients, basic needs and getting their vitals or any other duties that the Nurse needs done.
- I received an Excellence Award in October of 2009.
- Answering phones and call lights from patients.
- Entering Dr.’s orders in the computer for Nurse and Pharmacy review.
- Ordering supplies for the floor.
0-5 years of experience
Assist in the delivery of patient care by performing specific tasks under the direction of an RN such as ADL’s, vital signs, blood glucose and much more
- Utilize the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department
- Complete documentation properly and legibly in accordance with department policy
- Report abnormalities to RN
- Maintain a safe environment and recognize situations to report to immediate superior
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the unit
0-5 years of experience
- Transcribing doctors orders.
- Further developed filing systems and improved maintenance for patient charting
- Maintained high level of supportability for patients and guest services
- Supports nursing staff by performing blood draws, vital signs, and other patient care needs
0-5 years of experience
Provide patient care daily on a 33-bed Oncology unit/Med-Surg.
- Admit patients daily and provide welcome kits.
- Respond to call lights for pre-op and post-op patients.
- Prioritize daily functions and tasks.
- Demonstrate confidentiality aspects for patients and non-patients.
- Provide nurses with abnormal vitals and blood glucose levels.
- Obtain vital signs and assist pre-op, orthostatic, and post-op patients with bath, and/or bathroom assistance.
0-5 years of experience
Provide assistance to medical staff in providing patient care
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing, dressing, feeding, walking
- Performed glucose testing
- Computer charting
0-5 years of experience
Helped Clients in their homes with daily living activities
- Partnered with a team of Nurses to achieve overall well-being of patients
- Monitored vitals and Intake/Output of patient
- Light housekeeping and meal preparation
0-5 years of experience
Provide the direct, patient care for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to the patient treatment.
- Report any significant information or change in patient condition to the supervisor.
- Assist with all emergency operational procedures.
- Observing patients on a 1:1 care plan
0-5 years of experience
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients’ needs.
- Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.
- Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
- Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
0-5 years of experience
- Performed patient care in a renal, dialysis care center
- Hospice and terminally ill care of patients and families
- Responsible for patient care of 24 bed unit
- Assisted RNs with daily aspects of care
- Charted and documented activities
- Worked in teams with doctors, RNs and ancillary personnel
0-5 years of experience
Assist patients with activities of daily living
- Make sure each and every patient is at the highest level of safety
- Assist patients, family members, nurses, doctors and other staff with various task to get all duties accomplished
- Enter medical orders from the physicians into the computer; answer, transfer or direct and or take messages for the correct and proper personnel
- Prepared medical charts and records for patients
0-5 years of experience
- Assess extent of injury/illness to establish & prioritize treatment in ER avg 100 pts a shift
- Assist in Root Cause Analysis & recommend actions to prevent incident reoccurrence
- Recommended & implemented floor policy changes resulting in more efficient work flow
0-5 years of experience
Read and record blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration.
- Chart daily information on the patients such as activity, eating percentages, and daily intake and outputs.
- Assist patients’ with activities of daily living.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients’ health status to nursing staff.
0-5 years of experience
CNA/ Patient Care Tech
- Supporting the medical care of patients pursuant to mission and objectives of the hospital
- Performed patient care activities and accommodative services to patients of all ages
- Assessed patients’ needs while communicating with hospital staff and family members
0-5 years of experience
Demonstrate courtesy and caring to each other, patients and their families, physicians, and the community
- Gather data and document appropriately clinical information such as vital signs, daily weights, and input and output
- Provide personal care assistance to patients including: bathing, feeding, personal hygiene and ambulating
- Report any changes in patient’s condition, in a timely and accurate manner, to the patient’s primary nurse
- Applying universal precaution standards during patient care
- Maintain accurate and reliable patient/organizational record including extensive use of computer charting
- Being in resource pool have to be adaptable to the different types of patients, environment, and duties
0-5 years of experience
Assist patients with therapy schedule and activities prescribed by physical therapist.
- Set up equipments for use by patients.
- Assist with feeding and restroom needs as needed.
- Report to rehabilitation nurse and therapist on the patient’s performance of daily therapy.
- The removal of IV from patients.
- Create charts for new patients and update existing patient files.
- Communicate any patient concern and/or change in their condition to the nurse.
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted nurses with daily care of patients
- Helped with ADL’s, ambulate patients after surgery
- Performed blood draws, blood sugars, foley insertions, fleet enemas, dry dressing changes
- Stock and maintain patients room and belongings, as well as stock rooms
- Responsible for vital signs and informed nurses of any changes
0-5 years of experience
Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff for 10 15 patients, perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities
0-5 years of experience
Assisted with Patient Care, Setting up patient for meals, Feeding the patient if necessary, Vital Signs (Blood Pressure, Weights, Pulse, Respirations) Charting on each daily(recorded vital signs, input and output)
- Scanned doctor’s orders, communicate with other doctor’s offices to schedule consultations or procedures, schedule surgery, transportation setups, admitting and discharging patients in and out of the system.
- Corresponded with appropriate doctors to report any changes that occurred in the patient’s health.
- Making the new charts and breaking down the charts.
- Performed a daily count of all supplies, Familiar with the Pyxis System for supplies inventory.
- Data entry of all supplies that were used during the patients stay in hospital into the software program on the patients.
0-5 years of experience
Provide nursing care for patients’ altered needs
- Assists with or performs nursing procedures at the discretion of the Registered Nurse Partner
- Administer and serve and collect food trays and help patient during feeding
- Document vital signs and measure I & O and weights of patients for record
- Provide personal hygiene assistance by giving bathes, dress changes during their stay in facility
- Maintain record and communicate patient’s current status to appropriate person using computerized documentation systems
0-5 years of experience
Basic patient care, routines and procedures
- Vital signs, Accucheck, Foley catheter with aseptic technique
- Discontinuation of a Foley catheter
- The discontinuation of a saline lock and/or IV site
- Primarily assists the patient and the nurse to accomplish quality patient care outcomes and customer satisfaction in the designated Nursing Department
- Functions as an active team member in the delivery of safe, competent, therapeutic and cost effective patient care for the following patient populations: geriatrics, adult, adolescent and pediatric
- Primary function is to assist with the basic patient care needs management of the patient under the general and direct supervision of a nurse
0-5 years of experience
Working with elderly clients to help care for themselves
- Working in a team environment to maintain client safety
- Assisted with client ADL’s, range of motion and ambulating of clients
- Maintaining a clean environment with standard precautions and safety
- Ensuring clients safety with side rails, chair alarms, and eating equipment
- Using time management to get work done in a timely manner
0-5 years of experience
Provide patient care within the scope of practice
- Take Patients vital signs
- Start and disconnect IVs, Foleys, Nasogastric tubes/Endotracheal tubes
- Transport patients from Emergency unit to other floor units
- Transport patients to and from x-ray, CT
- Assist healthcare providers during procedures, setting up arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, pelvic exams, Prime IV lines
0-5 years of experience
Provide clients with basic care such as bathing, oral care, dressing, toileting, and feeding
- Provide tube feedings to clients on gastrointestinal tubes
- Maintain proper positioning techniques
- Perform urinary catheters on clients as ordered
- Working with an interdisciplinary team in providing holistic care.
10+ years of experience
Resolve problems, analyze, and interpret Health System Departmental and technical procedures
- Schedule patient’s test, procedures and activities, patient registration; assist with registration
- Comply with all documentation and record keeping requirements
- Answer call lights and communicate messages to all appropriate persons in a timely manner
- Prepare admission charts and records
- Process patient orders as appropriate and document patient care using Protouch electronic medical record
- Provide general nursing care such as assistance with ADL’s pre-operative, post-operative care, and other general care necessary
- Complied with HIPPA standards in all patient documentation and interactions
6-10 years of experience
Assist in the delivery of both direct and indirect nursing care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse
- Assist patients with bathing, grooming, hygiene, feeding, transfers and range of motion
- Obtain and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, food and fluid intake and output
- Complete routine catheter care, bladder scans and catheterizations
- Promote a supportive and healing environment to enhance patient and staff satisfaction
0-5 years of experience
Maintain patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine; recording intake and output information
- Assisting the RN/LPN in completing tasks that support patient care activities and treatment
- Complete patient care activities as assigned while promoting excellent patient satisfaction and prognosis.
- Instruct patients on how to use certain durable medical equipment or provide exercise instruction
6-10 years of experience
Perform direct patient care under the direction of the registered nurse.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Effectively carried out multi tasked, capable of delegating along with instructions.
- Assist with the care of pediatric patients.
- Communicate with family members, guest and healthcare team member
0-5 years of experience
Demonstrated the ability to interact with customers from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Assist with total patient care including assessment of vital signs, feeding, hygiene, and elimination transportation for diagnostics.
- Communication with team members regarding pertinent observations of patient’s conditions.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
0-5 years of experience
Works with patients who have been admitted for several different reasons, mostly Stroke, TIA, and Altered mental status.
- Takes part in care plans for each individual patient. Assists with hygiene not limited to total care.
- Quickly and effectively acknowledges patients needs.
- Maintain quality control by effectively charting patients vitals, reporting to nurses if there is any change in patient, and giving report to on-coming nurse tech.
0-5 years of experience
- Provide basic nursing care to assigned patients according to policies and procedures
- Accurately document treatments/procedures, observation, nursing care and patient activities
- Safely transport patients and items as directed
- Ensure privacy of patient information according to policy
- Assist patient with activities of daily living
0-5 years of experience
- Help provide quality and efficient patient care to patients in a hospital setting
- Obtain and record patients vital signs and other medical information
- Assist nurses in medical procedures
- Help transport patients around hospital campus
- Help provide secretarial duties as unit clerk when needed
- Help provide services a sitter when needed
0-5 years of experience
- Clean and bath patients.
- Assist with taking patients to and from the restroom. Straightening and cleaning patients room.
- Taking vitals, input and output and reporting to the nurse on duty.
- Assist with any daily excersice the patient might want or need.
- Logging all information into the computer at the end of shift all of this under the supervision of the head Nurse on duty.
Nurse Tech Duties and Responsibilities
The primary duty of a Nurse Tech is to provide basic care for patients, which involves many different tasks. We analyzed several job listings to identify these core Nurse Tech duties and responsibilities.
Provide Patient Care Nurse Techs assist patients in all their basic needs, to include including feeding, bathing, shaving, changing clothes, bed making, administering enemas, skin care and bowel and bladder elimination. In some states, Nurse Techs may be allowed assist patients in taking medication.
Assist with Patient Mobility A primary task of Nurse Techs is to assist in getting patients where they need to be. This may mean pushing wheelchairs, lifting stretchers or turning bed-ridden patients.
Monitor Patients Because Nurse Techs have a lot of interface with patients, especially in nursing homes, they are responsible for monitoring the well-being and medical condition of the patients. They must then document and report any observations to an RN. On behalf of the RN, the Nurse Tech may also be tasked with obtaining, labeling and transporting patient samples.
Maintenance of Work Environment Nurse Techs are responsible for ensuring a clean, organized and safe work environment. They monitor stock level and restock supplies and equipment as necessary. Nurse Techs also prepare patients, equipment and supplies for specific procedures and examinations.
Nurse Tech Skills
A Nurse Tech is a hard worker who performs well under pressure and can follow directions. They are also compassionate, patient and good communicators. In addition to these general skills and personality traits, employers are seeking Nurse Tech candidates with the following skills. Core skills: Based on job listings we looked at, employers want [OCCUPATION] with these core skills. If you want to work as a Nurse Tech, focus on the following.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider
- Medical Tech certification
- Good communication skills, and professional and mature interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of the basic concepts of abnormal vital sign parameters
- Basic computer navigation skills, data entry experience, and working knowledge of the Internet
- Ability to perform heavy lifting
Advanced skills: While most employers did not require the following skills, multiple job listings included them as preferred. Add these to your Nurse Tech toolbox and broaden your career options.
- Understanding of OSHA-MSDS sheets and procedures
- Knowledge of fire and safety procedures
- Knowledge of food-handling regulations
Nurse Tech Resources
We searched the Web to find the best industry resources to help you continue exploring a career as a Nurse Tech. From insightful blogs to industry groups, this list is packed with opportunities to learn, connect and engage. On the Web
Scrubs – A jackpot of information for anyone at any stage of their nursing career.
Be In the Know – Offers a library of Nurse Tech training modules, as well as an informative blog.
Hospice and nursing Homes Blog – Get a sense for what is going on in the world of Hospice and Elder care through this well-written blog Industry Groups National network of Career Nursing Assistants – This is an educational organization that promotes nursing assistants in nursing homes and long-term care settings, with lots of events and information on their website.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) – NHPCO provides resources and career information about a field that Nurse Techs often work in. Nurse Tech Books
Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 8th Edition by Sheila Sorrentino and Leighann Remmert – A complete guide with step-by-step instructions for many of the procedures that a Nurse Tech must master.
BLS for Healthcare Providers (Student Manual) by Mary Fran Hazinski – This text covers all the information to become certified in BLS for Healthcare providers, a requirement for most Nurse Tech jobs.
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CPRW, Content Writer IIGabriela is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and career adviser. With 10 years of digital media experience and five years of resume writing expertise, her publication history includes fashion, education, travel, social justice, equitable design and career advice.
