Alexis Ward
Grove City,OH
Summary
Compassionate healthcare worker known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing tasks. Possess specialized skills in patient care coordination, medical terminology comprehension, and health records management. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to enhance patient experiences and support healthcare teams effectively.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Support Assistant (PSA)
Grant Medical Center
Columbus, OH
04.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: (Trauma Intermediate Unit)
- Bathing patients to ensure they are clean and prevented from infections
- Positioning and ambulating patients in and out of beds so they do not develop any sort of pressure injury from laying in the same spot all day
- Feeding patients who aren't able to feed themselves and ensuring they are on the correct diet form to prevent aspiration
- Taking patients blood sugars/accuchecks for those who are diabetic or on tube feedings to make sure their numbers are in the correct range and making sure they get the correct medicine as needed
- Stocking linens and taking out trash from patients rooms to make sure every shift and family is set up for success for the patient
- Performing EKG's for any patients whose heart rates were out of a normal rhythm
- Provided physical support to patients to assist in performing daily living activities such as ambulating, performing daily activities, bathing, feeding, etc
- Managed patient records using the hospital's computer system.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations in the hospital computer system.
- Answered patient call lights to determine patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for both patients and their families during difficult times.
- Collected and transported infectious or hazardous waste in closed containers for sterilization or disposal.
- Fostered positive relationships between staff members and residents through communication and understanding.
- BLS Certified
Multi Skilled Tech (MST) Med/Surg
Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital
Columbus, OH
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Bathing patients to ensure they are clean and prevented from infections
- Positioning and ambulating patients in and out of beds so they do not develop any sort of pressure injury from laying in the same spot all day
- Feeding patients who aren't able to feed themselves and ensuring they are on the correct diet form to prevent aspiration
- Taking patients blood sugars/accuchecks for those who are diabetic or on tube feedings to make sure their numbers are in the correct range and making sure they get the correct medicine as needed
- Stocking linens and taking out trash from patients rooms to make sure every shift and family is set up for success for the patient
- Performing EKG's for any patients whose heart rates were out of a normal rhythm
- Provided physical support to patients to assist in performing daily living activities such as ambulating, performing daily activities, bathing, feeding, etc
- Managed patient records using the hospital's computer system.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations in the hospital computer system.
- Answered patient call lights to determine patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for both patients and their families during difficult times.
- Collected and transported infectious or hazardous waste in closed containers for sterilization or disposal.
- Fostered positive relationships between staff members and residents through communication and understanding.
- Performing lab draws and blood cultures to check patients’ numbers and infections
- BLS certified
- Phlebotomy certified
Direct Care Assistant (DCA)
Heinzerling Developmental Center
Columbus, OH
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Bathing residents who were unable to do so themselves to prevent infection and keep them clean
- Feeding residents who are unable to feed themselves because of the limitations they had with their range of motion
- Positioning residents who are unable to move on their own so they don’t develop pressure injuries throughout the day
- Changing and cleaning up patients who are unable to use the restroom on their own
- Working on daily goals with certain residents such as walking, feeding, speaking, moving certain limbs on their own, using devices to help communicate
- Documenting resident information into company charts
- BLS certified
Dining Staff
Panera Bread
Grove City, OH
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Collecting dishes and cleaned them for new customers
- Stocked supplies for customers such as plates, silverware, cups and napkins
- Ran food to the customers who would dine in
- Cleaned the restaurant and bathrooms up to company standards
Education
Teays Valley High School
Ashville, OH05.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Columbus, OHSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OHSkills
- People skills
- Reliable
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork
- Patient confidentiality
- Medical terminology
- CPR certified
- Patient advocacy
- Medical recordkeeping
- Bedside manner
- Empathetic communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Great attendance
- Eager to learn
- Wants to work
References
- Stephanie Cotter, Nursing Supervisor at Heinzerling, 614-272-2000
- Danielle Decker, Med/surg nurse at Mount Carmel Grove City, 614-653-3703
- Danielle Darby, Unit Clerk at Mount Carmel Grove City, 614-378-8118
Timeline
Patient Support Assistant (PSA)
Grant Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
Multi Skilled Tech (MST) Med/Surg
Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital
02.2020 - 03.2022
Direct Care Assistant (DCA)
Heinzerling Developmental Center
09.2017 - 02.2020
Dining Staff
Panera Bread
06.2017 - 08.2017
Teays Valley High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Columbus State Community College