Amy Shell
Corsicana,TX
Summary
Patient Care Nursing Assistant supports nursing staff in treatment and care of patients by assisting with daily life activities, transportation, cleanliness and performing basic nursing procedures taught during training and certification program. Identifies individual therapeutic requirements to care for personal needs, safety and comfort of patients and promotes positive physical, social and psychological environment. Practices medical asepsis, respects dignity and privacy with patient and family and maintains objectivity during patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Assistant
Children's Mercy Hospitals And Clinics
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for patients, ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment conducive to healing.
- Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Managed time effectively while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of patient care were addressed promptly.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines for optimal health.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients through regular monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to medical staff.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by engaging in conversation and recreational activities, fostering a sense of companionship.
Patient Care Technician
North Kansas City Hospital
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty North High School
Liberty, MO05.2017
Skills
- Feeding Assistance
- Compassionate Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Care Plan Management
- ADL Assistance
Timeline
Care Assistant
Children's Mercy Hospitals And Clinics
08.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
North Kansas City Hospital
03.2021 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Liberty North High School