Aimee Hill
Sioux Falls ,SD
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Sanford Health
Sioux Falls, SD
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
Patient Care Technician
Avera McKennan Hospital
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
11.2019 - 03.2024
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Bar Tender
Mr.D's
Sioux Falls , South Dakota
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Greeted frequent visitors by name and explained new promotions.
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - CCMA CMA
MedCerts
OnlineSkills
- Bed preparation
- ADL support
- Basic nursing care
- Patient hygiene management
- Sterilization techniques
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- BLS
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Sanford Health
03.2024 - 01.2025
Patient Care Technician
Avera McKennan Hospital
11.2019 - 03.2024
Bar Tender
Mr.D's
01.2014 - 01.2019
Some College (No Degree) - CCMA CMA
MedCerts