Vera Sumerix
East Lansing,MI
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 10 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care. Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use. Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Sparrow Hospital
Lansing, Michigan
03.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
- Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
- Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
Patient Care Technician
Medilodge Of Capital Area
East Lansing, Michigan
02.2016 - 03.2019
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
- Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
Patient Care Technician
Medilodge
Lansing, MI
07.2015 - 02.2016
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
- Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
Patient Care Technician
Pines Health Care Center
Lansing, MI
09.2012 - 05.2014
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
- Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Baker College
Flint, MI09.2012
High School Diploma -
Laingsburg High School
Laingsburg, MI05.2009
Skills
- Patient Lifting
- Service-Oriented
- Emergency Response
- Critical Thinking
- Equipment Disinfection and Sterilization
- Medical Equipment Transport
- Sound Judgment
- Equipment Cleaning and Inspection
- Patient Transport
- Sterilizing Equipment Use
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Patient Escorting
- Patient Safety
- Emergency Procedures
- Medical Supply Stocking
- Patient Feeding
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant License - 10 years
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Sparrow Hospital
03.2019 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Medilodge Of Capital Area
02.2016 - 03.2019
Patient Care Technician
Medilodge
07.2015 - 02.2016
Patient Care Technician
Pines Health Care Center
09.2012 - 05.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Baker College
High School Diploma -
Laingsburg High School