Alecia Hauck
Seattle,WA
Summary
Patient-focused professional offers support in critical care, pre-op, post-op, medical-surgical and cases Rehab in medical center environments. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician, Traveler
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Varies different units: PACU, ICU, Rehab, Med Surg, Float Pool
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretchers as needed.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Patient Care Technician, Traveler
Fusion Medical Staffing
Elkhorn, NE
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Banner Health, University Medical Center
Tucson, Arizona
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Documented all patient care activities in the medical record accurately and timely.
- Maintained a clean environment by changing linens, stocking supplies, and cleaning equipment regularly.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or other life-threatening events.
- Observed changes in patient condition and reported them to nursing staff promptly.
- Transported patients to different departments within the hospital as needed.
- Assisted with basic hygiene needs including bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing and undressing of patients.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients or family members.
- Conducted hourly rounding per unit policy to ensure that patient needs were met quickly.
- Provided bedside care for critically ill patients in the ICU setting.
- Performed phlebotomy procedures to collect specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Collected and labeled specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
Certified Nursing Assistant, ICU
Providence Regional Medical Center
Everett, WA
07.2016 - 08.2020
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing, Pre-Reqs
Everett Community College
Everett, WA12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Political Science; Pre-Law
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05-2015
Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Vital signs monitoring
- Restocking supplies
- Feeding Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose
- Patient positioning understanding
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Catheter Care
- Infection control standards
Timeline
Patient Care Technician, Traveler
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Traveler
Fusion Medical Staffing
08.2021 - 12.2021
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Banner Health, University Medical Center
10.2020 - 08.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant, ICU
Providence Regional Medical Center
07.2016 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing, Pre-Reqs
Everett Community College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Political Science; Pre-Law
Washington State University