ALEXANDER ASKEW
Winsted
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with a strong foundation in healthcare, specializing in patient monitoring, vital signs assessment, and effective communication. Proven ability to assist with daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety for patients. CPR/First Aid certified, ready to make a valuable contribution to a healthcare team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Hartford Hospital
Hartford
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily activities.
- Supported patients with mobility, hygiene, and feeding needs.
- Prepared and transported patients for diagnostic tests or procedures.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Performed a variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
Independent Study
California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Participating in a 10-week strength training study in women, comparing strength and body composition responses between women assigned to circuit and traditional strength training.
- Conduct training sessions, keep training logs, and data observation.
- Measuring body composition via standard anthropometry and dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA, Lunar Prodigy, GE Corp, Madison, WI) pre- and post- intervention.
- Analyze a patient's medical history to assess their risk during exercise and to determine the best proper exercise and fitness regimen for the patient.
- Perform fitness and stress tests with medical equipment and analyzing the resulting patient data.
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
Oceanside
08.2018 - 04.2023
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Managed food and drink orders efficiently for multiple tables simultaneously.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation and delivery.
- Assisted in training new servers on menu items and service standards.
- Handled cash transactions and processed payments accurately at the register.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to enhance dining experience.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Certified Personal Trainer
Crunch Fitness Gym
San Marcos
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Designed enjoyable and innovative customized training programs based upon individual fitness goals
- Researched and evaluated new and existing products to enhance the physical training experience for members
- Performed training services that met the established guidelines for the type of session offering and fulfilled client expectations
- Effectively identified each clients needs, set clear expectations, and stayed connected through the session to achieve the goals of each service
Education
Bachelor's - Kinesiology - Health Science
California State University
San Marcos, CA05-2023
Skills
- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills
- Medical Terminology
- Fitness testing
- CPR/First Aid and BLS Certified
- Client Encouragement
- Exercise Fitness Programs
- Patient monitoring
- Vital signs assessment
- Patient care standards
- Medical supply management
- Effective communication
- Adaptability to change
- Professional bedside manner
- Vitals documentation
- Patient positioning
Certification
- AED certified in First aid & CPR
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Hartford Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Independent Study
California State University, San Marcos
01.2023 - 05.2023
Certified Personal Trainer
Crunch Fitness Gym
10.2018 - 03.2020
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2018 - 04.2023
Bachelor's - Kinesiology - Health Science
California State University