Vernon Coplen
Lorena,TX
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 10 plus years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 10 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Professional
Waco JATC
Waco, TX
06.2018 - Current
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
- Coordinated, scheduled and arranged business meetings and travel calendars.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
- Prepared meeting materials and took clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.
- Processed invoices and expenses using QuickBooks to facilitate on-time payment.
- Maintained staff directory and company policy handbook for human resources department.
- Oversaw automated tracking and documentation of data, client correspondence and office operations.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Developed correspondence letters, memos and emails.
- Created presentations and proposals for use in meetings, assisted in bookkeeping and produced budget reports.
Patient Care Technician
Ascension Providence Hospital
Waco, TX
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
Steel Fabricator
TYMCO
Waco, Texas
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Performed required maintenance on heavy machinery and fabrication equipment to enable readiness for project use.
- Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches or bulldozers.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hilcrest Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center
Waco, Texas
06.2011 - 12.2014
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
CNA
Royal Manor Health Center
Waco, Texas
07.2002 - 01.2011
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Production Associate
The Trane Company
Waco, TX
05.1994 - 06.2002
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Tracked production statuses, coordinated workflow and reported and coordinated schedules.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
- Investigated reports of defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems to identify problems and resolutions.
- Safely operated hand and power tools to complete repetitive tasks.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
- Interacted with internal partners to track development progress and address non-conforming issues to avoid negative impacts on completion timelines.
- Prepared materials for assembly work to keep workflows running smoothly.
- Adhered to all quality control standards by thoroughly evaluating all printed components.
- Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
- Performed color correction on digital proofs and distributed templates and specifications to stakeholders.
- Assisted development leads in definition of process flows, relative task priorities and business value measurement parameters.
Education
No Degree - Associate Degree Nursing
McLennan Community College
Waco, TXNo Degree - Respiratory Therapy Technology
McLennan Community College
Waco, TXHigh School Diploma -
Mcgregor High School
Mcgregor, TX05.1994
Skills
- Record Sorting and Filing
- Reliable and Punctual
- Problem Solving
- Materials Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Thinking
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Service-Oriented
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Data Gathering
- Data Entry
- Google Drive
- Outgoing Mail Preparation
- Prioritization and Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Calendar Management
- Office Supply Management
- Mail Sorting and Routing
- Editing and Proofreading
- Data Entry and 10-Key
- Data Recording
- Records Management Software
- Self-Motivated
- Staff Training
- Government Forms
- Office Machine Operation
- Process Monitoring
- Expense Reports
- Business Documentation
- Caregiver Relations
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Observation Documentation
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Nutrition and Diet
- Linen Replacements
- Feeding Assistance
- Bedsore Prevention
- Fluid Measurement
- Emotional and Social Support
- Surgical Preparation
- Mobility Assistance
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Vital Signs Collection
- First Aid Certification
- HIPAA Compliance
- Calm Under Stress
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Intercultural Competence
- Catheter Care
- Laboratory Testing
- Medication Administration
- Consistent Follow Through
- Universal Precautions
- Meal Preparation
- Emotional Intelligence
- Wound Care
- Quality Assurance
- Family Education
- CPR Certification
- Patient Positioning
- Oral Hygiene
- Biohazard Disposal
- Time Management
- Care Monitoring
- Infection Prevention and Control
Timeline
Office Professional
Waco JATC
06.2018 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Ascension Providence Hospital
08.2016 - 05.2018
Steel Fabricator
TYMCO
03.2014 - 04.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hilcrest Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center
06.2011 - 12.2014
CNA
Royal Manor Health Center
07.2002 - 01.2011
Production Associate
The Trane Company
05.1994 - 06.2002
No Degree - Associate Degree Nursing
McLennan Community College
No Degree - Respiratory Therapy Technology
McLennan Community College
High School Diploma -
Mcgregor High School