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Andrea Rhodes

Summary

Recognized for building trusting relationships with patients and families through strong work ethic and empathy. Skilled in managing high-pressure situations while maintaining a patient-centered focus and attention to detail. Holds certifications in CPR, First Aid, and BLS, with comprehensive knowledge of infection control and safety procedures. Dedicated to enhancing patient care and quality of life for diverse populations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Bridgeport Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2025
  • Monitor and record vital signs and alert the RN to any concerning changes.
  • Draw blood (venipuncture) and remove IV's under RN direction.
  • Collect lab specimens, perform blood glucose monitoring and bladder scans/catheter care.
  • Place EKG leads, run rhythm strips, and assist with equipment prep for diagnostics.
  • Help with ambulation, feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, and repositioning to support rehabilitation.
  • Prevent falls, respond to alarms, ensure the safety of the clinical area, restock supplies, maintain cleanliness, and help with post-mortem care.
  • Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients—including room setup and escorting patients.

Detox Technician

Recovery Network of Programs
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Monitors clients blood pressure, pulse, respirations and temperature and secure urine toxicology as appropriate.
  • Responsible for assisting client with admission process by labeling and securing property in locker, making sure client clothing is laundered, and allowing client to shower prior to being admitted.
  • Monitor all client activity and behavior and report all irregularities to supervisor and/or nurse on duty.
  • Conduct 15 minutes checks of the clients.
  • As necessary, serve food, clean and maintain the unit and transport clients to related service agencies for continuum of care.

CNA

Regal Care of Southport
06.2020 - 12.2021
  • Record vital signs.
  • Report changes to nurse on duty.
  • Change and reposition patient every 2 hours.
  • Ensure safety in the workplace.
  • Answer call lights in timely manner.
  • Assist with toileting as needed.

Direct Support Professional

KenCrest Services
12.2020 - 11.2021
  • Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Ensures client safety and maintaining a safe environment.
  • Performs home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning.
  • Assists with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs as necessary.
  • Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks.

Direct Support Professional

The Kennedy Center
07.2018 - 11.2019
  • Mentored, coached, and emphasized behavioral management to individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Assisted residents with personal living and daily care activities in their home/community and provided direct supervision to the individuals.
  • Transports individuals in personal and/or company vehicle for community outings or scheduled appointments.
  • Assist with development of individual client goals/objectives and actively document and report Individuals progress.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Northbridge Healthcare Center
04.2017 - 05.2019
  • Assist with daily living activities which includes delivering meals to patients, turning/ambulating patients and providing plenty of fresh water, as well as extra nourishment between meals.
  • Help patients with personal hygiene, eating, assist with bedpan, help with bathing, shampoos and showers.
  • Provide adjunct care for the patient, including ice packs, non-sterile dressings and any other supplies they might
  • Check vital signs and record daily information in the patient's chart and assist the nurses and other staff as needed.

RSA

Maplewood Senior Living
08.2016 - 09.2018
  • Assist residents with ADL's.
  • Keep apartment tidy, empty trash and make beds.
  • Cue medications
  • Assist at appointments.
  • Report changes to Nurse on duty.
  • Serve breakfast and lunch.
  • Answer residents in a timely manner.
  • Complete daily/monthly weights.

Receptionist/Office Assistant

Goodwill of Western and Northern CT
06.2013 - 11.2016
  • Conducted Client satisfaction surveys
  • Made 75 + outbound calls.
  • Input information into Excel database
  • Compiled data/results and reported information to immediate supervisor.
  • Filing, printing and copying.
  • Greeting customers daily.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bridgeport Manor
03.2015 - 06.2016
  • Assist clients with ADL’s.
  • Serve meals and assist with feeding.
  • Take vital signs.
  • Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden.
  • Answer patient call light in timely fashion.
  • Clean and sanitize patient areas.
  • Change bed sheets and restock rooms with necessary supplies.

Cashier

Price Rite
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Greeting customers.
  • Maintaining safe environment and clean/orderly work area.
  • Stocking and putting away returns.
  • Working with cash, debit and credit cards.
  • Counting money before and after shift.

Education

Certificate - Real Estate

Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT
08.2022

Certificate - PCT

Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT
01.2017

CNA

Bullard Havens
Bridgeport, CT
10.2014

High school diploma - General Studies

Central High School
Bridgeport, CT
06.2013

Skills

  • Patient care and emergency response
  • Time management and organization
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Medical terminology

Certification


  • BLS Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • CNA
  • Driver's License

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Bridgeport Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2025

Detox Technician

Recovery Network of Programs
01.2022 - 09.2022

Direct Support Professional

KenCrest Services
12.2020 - 11.2021

CNA

Regal Care of Southport
06.2020 - 12.2021

Direct Support Professional

The Kennedy Center
07.2018 - 11.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

Northbridge Healthcare Center
04.2017 - 05.2019

RSA

Maplewood Senior Living
08.2016 - 09.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bridgeport Manor
03.2015 - 06.2016

Cashier

Price Rite
08.2014 - 06.2015

Receptionist/Office Assistant

Goodwill of Western and Northern CT
06.2013 - 11.2016

Certificate - PCT

Housatonic Community College

High school diploma - General Studies

Central High School

Certificate - Real Estate

Housatonic Community College

CNA

Bullard Havens