Reba Hamlett
Bent Mountain
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable professional experienced in patient care. Recognized for attention to detail and ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams. Ready to leverage skills in vital signs monitoring and emergency response to support optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Roanoke
11.2023 - 01.2026
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
- Documented patient observations accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
- Supported mobility and transportation of residents within the facility.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance patient care skills and knowledge.
- Administered basic first aid and responded to emergencies as needed.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Monitored patient responses to medications and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate medication records and documentation for compliance purposes.
- Followed infection control procedures during medication administration processes.
- Observed changes in resident's condition and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses in performing treatments such as topical ointments or inhalers as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of all medications dispensed to residents.
Patient Care Technician
Harmony Senior Living
Roanoke
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Patient Care Technician
Commonwealth Senior Living
Christiansburg
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastern Montgomery High School
Elliston, VA05-2015
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Basic first aid
- Medication administration
- Infection control procedures
- Patient mobility support
- Daily living assistance
- Meal planning and serving
- HIPAA compliance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- ADL support
- Team collaboration
- Blood glucose testing
- Specimen collection
- Teamwork
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Dementia care
- Health records management
- Team building
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Acute care
- Emergency response
- End-of-life care
- Wound care
Certification
CPR 2025
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
11.2023 - 01.2026
Patient Care Technician
Harmony Senior Living
08.2021 - 10.2023
Patient Care Technician
Commonwealth Senior Living
01.2019 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Eastern Montgomery High School