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Regina Armentrout

Weyers Cave

Summary

Experienced Patient Care Technician with a strong background in vital signs monitoring and compassionate care. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to implement individualized care plans, ensuring timely interventions and positive patient experiences.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Sentara RMH Medical Center
Harrisonburg, VA
06.2013 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to ensure safety and comfort.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement individualized patient care plans effectively.
  • Trained new staff on protocols, safety measures, and effective patient communication techniques.
  • Enhanced workflow efficiency by streamlining data entry procedures in electronic health records systems.
  • Advocated for patient needs, ensuring dignity and respect in all interactions throughout care processes.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
  • Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
  • Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
  • Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
  • Trained as a secretary and managed daily staffing delegations, faxing orders, phone communication and all other secretary tasks

Personal Care Assistant

Self-employeed
Harrisonburg, VA
01.2003 - 06.2013

Delivered compassionate care to a quadriplegic patient, ensuring all daily needs such as feeding, bathing, and medication were met. Streamlined financial management processes, including supply ordering and household operations, to improve overall care quality. Achieved effective staffing solutions through payroll management and training initiatives for new team members, addressing 24-hour care demands.

Education

High School Diploma -

Turner Ashby High School
Bridgewater

PCA Cerification -

Care Advantage
Harrisonburg, VA
2005

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • CPR certification
  • Basic life support
  • Catheter care
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • ADL support
  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • Data collection
  • End-of-life care
  • Vitals documentation
  • Client documentation
  • Clinical documentation
  • Phlebotomy training
  • Electronic recordkeeping

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Sentara RMH Medical Center
06.2013 - Current

Personal Care Assistant

Self-employeed
01.2003 - 06.2013

High School Diploma -

Turner Ashby High School

PCA Cerification -

Care Advantage
Regina Armentrout