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Ava Connelly

Tampa,FL

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented Patient Care Technician with hands-on experience in acute care settings, providing direct patient care and supporting interdisciplinary teams. Skilled in vital signs monitoring, EHR documentation, and maintaining patient safety in fast-paced environments. Passionate about oncology care and committed to supporting patients through complex treatments with empathy, dignity, and high-quality care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

BayCare
Lutz, FL
03.2025 - Current
  • Provide direct patient care, including bathing, feeding, and mobility assistance
  • Monitor and document vital signs, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff
  • Assist with blood glucose testing and specimen collection
  • Utilize Cerner EHR system for accurate patient documentation
  • Support nurses with procedures to ensure patient safety and comfort
  • Maintain infection control standards and sterile environments
  • Deliver compassionate care, improving patient satisfaction and comfort
  • Monitor vital signs for 10-15 pts per shift.

Cashier

Publix
Wesley Chapel, FL
06.2021 - 05.2025
  • Delivered excellent customer service in a high-volume environment
  • Handled transactions accurately and efficiently
  • Resolved customer concerns and maintained professionalism

Student Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

AdventHealth Wesley Chapel
10.2023 - 11.2024
  • Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene and feeding
  • Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families
  • Ensured patient safety through proper positioning and observation

Student CNA

Baldomero Lopez State Veterans’ Nursing Home
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Delivered hands-on patient care to elderly residents
  • Assisted with mobility, hygiene, and daily routines
  • Maintained patient dignity and comfort during care

Education

High School Diploma -

Wiregrass Ranch High School
01-2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
05-2028

No Degree -

Pasco-Hernando State College
Wesley Chapel, FL
02-2025

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Electronic Health Records (Cerner)
  • Infection Control & Prevention
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Patient Safety & Observation
  • Catheter Care
  • Specimen Collection
  • Patient Positioning & Mobility Assistance
  • BLS / CPR Certified
  • Team Collaboration & Communication

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Prometric 04/2024
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR, CPRXpress

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

BayCare
03.2025 - Current

Student CNA

Baldomero Lopez State Veterans’ Nursing Home
01.2024 - 02.2024

Student Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

AdventHealth Wesley Chapel
10.2023 - 11.2024

Cashier

Publix
06.2021 - 05.2025

High School Diploma -

Wiregrass Ranch High School

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hillsborough Community College

No Degree -

Pasco-Hernando State College