Alina Kovalik
Cardington,OH
Summary
Patient-focused professional offers support in critical care, pre-op, medical-surgical and post-op cases in medical center environments. Delivers customized education to patients of diverse conditions and backgrounds. Excellent decision-making, time management and communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
11.2020 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Performed ECG's, EKG's, and other tests under the supervision of a nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to other departments within the hospital using gurneys or wheelchairs safely and efficiently.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
STNA
Meadow Grove Transitional Care
Grove City, OH
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in transferring from bed to wheelchair or other assistive device.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs, such as pulse rate, respiration and temperature.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Provided basic patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests for assistance from patients or family members.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Education
GED -
Westland High School
Galloway, OH06-2019
GED -
South Western Career Academy
Grove City, OH06-2019
Skills
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Education
- Sterilization Techniques
- Patient Observation
- Emergency Response
- Specimen Collection
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Clinical Training
Languages
Ukrainian
Professional
Russian
Professional
Certification
- CPR/AED
Accomplishments
- preceptor
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Nationwide Children's Hospital
11.2020 - Current
STNA
Meadow Grove Transitional Care
06.2019 - 12.2020
GED -
Westland High School
GED -
South Western Career Academy