Audrey Farnsworth
Rochester,NY
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 2 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature. Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT
Rochester General Hospital
11.2020 - Current
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Isabella Graham Hart
Rochester, NY12.2023
Skills
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Service
- Culturally Competent Care
- Patient Positioning
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Professional Bedside Manner
Timeline
PCT
Rochester General Hospital
11.2020 - Current
LPN - Nursing
Isabella Graham Hart