Anna Collins
Kalamazoo,Michigan
Summary
Hard working, motivated individual looking to advance in a company utilizing my skills and knowledge.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Bronson Hospital Emergency Department
Kalamazoo, MI
09.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- 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.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Patient Care Tech
Ascension Hospital
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Perform EKGs, Take Vitals, Prep for surgery, Perform individual care needs, Cath care
Logistics Administrator
Imperial Beverage
12.2017 - 09.2020
- Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing
- Verified data integrity and accuracy
- Produced reports and documents for senior team members
- Responded to customer requests via telephone and email
- Worked directly with warehouse operations to achieve timely picking and loading of products.
Daycare Worker
Self
06.2015 - 11.2017
- Self-motivated, Data entry, Strong verbal communication, Data analysis, Team leadership, Extremely organized, Data management
- Brought my daycare into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations including fire and disaster preparedness, Michigan Department of Public Health codes and USDA nutritional guidelines
- Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method
- Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities
- Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors
- Monitored each student's educational progress with individualized charts and files
- Communicated with children in a developmentally appropriate way
- Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities
- Administered medications and kept appropriate records
- Established a safe play environment for the children
- Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
Home Health Aide
Maureen Tibbitts
01.2005 - 05.2015
- Provided transportation, managing and scheduling appointments
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
- Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients
- Assisted clients by performing laundry, meal preparation, and other tasks
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
- Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation, and grocery shopping
- Performed basic household chores, including washing floors, washing dishes, vacuuming, garbage disposal, and dusting
- Administered medication as directed by the physician
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and other errands.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kalamazoo Central High School
01.2000
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
- Catheter Care
- Specimen Collection
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Emergency Response
- Patient Education
- EKG Interpretation
- Infection prevention
- CPR Certification
- HIPAA Compliance
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Vital signs
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Bronson Hospital Emergency Department
09.2023 - Current
Patient Care Tech
Ascension Hospital
02.2021 - 09.2022
Logistics Administrator
Imperial Beverage
12.2017 - 09.2020
Daycare Worker
Self
06.2015 - 11.2017
Home Health Aide
Maureen Tibbitts
01.2005 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Kalamazoo Central High School