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Alyssa Harris

Summary

Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 5 years of healthcare experience. Prioritizing in personal hygiene assistance and mobility support while using an empathetic approach. Skilled at supporting transports, reporting abnormal changes, and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature focusing on collaborative teamwork and communication.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PCA III

Southwest General Hospital
06.2022 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.

Patient Care Assistant

Danbury Assisted Living Brunswick
05.2020 - 06.2022
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Supported the physical therapy process by guiding patients through prescribed exercises under therapist supervision.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Manager

Taco Bell
07.2019 - 05.2020
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Crew Trainer

McDonald's
07.2018 - 06.2019
  • Taught new team members correct procedures for all areas of operations.
  • Studied crew members during work shift to provide feedback and guidance in improving performance.
  • Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
  • Collaborated with management to identify areas of improvement and develop comprehensive training programs.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH
12-2025

High School Diploma -

Medina County Career Center
1101 W Liberty St, Medina, OH 44256
05-2020

High School Diploma -

Brunswick High School
3581 Center Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212
05-2020

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Compassionate care
  • Infection control
  • Patient documentation
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Employee training
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Calm under pressure
  • Excellent communication

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Timeline

PCA III

Southwest General Hospital
06.2022 - Current

Patient Care Assistant

Danbury Assisted Living Brunswick
05.2020 - 06.2022

Manager

Taco Bell
07.2019 - 05.2020

Crew Trainer

McDonald's
07.2018 - 06.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Cuyahoga Community College

High School Diploma -

Medina County Career Center

High School Diploma -

Brunswick High School
Alyssa Harris