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Overview
Work History
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André Gooch

Windsor,CT

Summary

Healthcare professional ready to contribute to patient care excellence. Expertise in providing compassionate care and supporting medical staff in fast-paced environments. Reliable team player focused on adapting to evolving patient needs and delivering quality outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician, MICU & Critical Care

Hartford Healthcare
10.2024 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Precept new PCTs sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
  • Perform EKGs and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.

Fulfillment Operation Team Trainer

Target
08.2023 - 09.2024
  • Led by example in all aspects of work, instilling a strong sense of professionalism and dedication within the team.
  • Trained other employees in customer service, food safety, and performance requirements.
  • Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
  • Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.

Home Health Aide

Self Employed
01.2019 - 09.2024
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients (ages 5–80) with various chronic illnesses and mental health conditions, supporting physical and emotional well-being, assisting with daily living needs, promoting independence and safety, and ensuring dignity and quality of life across all ages.

Education

High School Diploma -

CREC Academy of Computer Science & Engineering
Enfield, CT
06-2023

Associate of Science - Health Sciences (Pre-Nursing)

CT State Community College
Hartford, CT
05-2028

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • CPR certification
  • Patient observation
  • Problem-solving
  • ADL support
  • Specimen collection
  • Infection control
  • Emergency response

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Patient Care Technician, MICU & Critical Care

Hartford Healthcare
10.2024 - Current

Fulfillment Operation Team Trainer

Target
08.2023 - 09.2024

Home Health Aide

Self Employed
01.2019 - 09.2024

High School Diploma -

CREC Academy of Computer Science & Engineering

Associate of Science - Health Sciences (Pre-Nursing)

CT State Community College