Charles Kwaku Twum
Charlottesville
Summary
Dedicated Certified Patient Care Technician with hands-on experience supporting acute and long-term care patients at UVA Health and residential facilities. Skilled in vital signs, specimen collection, ADLs, mobility assistance, EKG setup, infection control, and patient monitoring. Known for professionalism, empathy, and strong communication in clinical settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
UVA Health
10.2025 - Current
- Assist patients with hygiene, transfers, mobility, feeding, and comfort measures.
- Perform vitals, glucose checks, EKG setup, specimen support, and documentation.
- Communicate patient changes and safety concerns to nursing staff.
Direct Support Professional
Adona Group Home LLC
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported residents with ADLs, hygiene, mobility, and emotional well-being.
- Ensured a safe living environment and monitored behavior and care needs.
Education
Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant -
Piedmont Virginia Community College
10-2025
High School Diploma -
Kibi Secondary Technical School
07-2007
Skills
- Vital signs & glucose testing
- Phlebotomy & specimen handling
- EKG setup & monitoring
- Patient hygiene & ADLs
- Mobility, transfers, gait belt & lifts
- Infection control & PPE
- Catheter care assistance
- Fall prevention & safety rounding
- EHR documentation
Clinical Externship
- UVA Health — Patient Care Technician Extern
- Hands-on acute care training performing vitals, ADLs, mobility support, EKG setup, and observation.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
UVA Health
10.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Adona Group Home LLC
05.2025 - 08.2025
Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant -
Piedmont Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Kibi Secondary Technical School