Ava Doza
West Olive,MI
Summary
A healthcare professional ready to contribute to patient care excellence. With expertise in providing compassionate care and supporting medical staff in fast-paced environments, I am able to be a reliable team player focused on adaptation to patient needs, deliver quality outcomes and committing to a lifelong journey of learning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
UMH Sparrow Main Hospital
Lansing, MI
05.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily activities and personal hygiene.
- Collaborated with healthcare team, facilitating effective communication regarding patient needs.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
Residential Technician
Residential Options, Inc.
Meridian charter Township, MI
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Medication administration
- Glucose monitoring and insulin injections
- Spent leisurely time with clients
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on residential systems to ensure safety and functionality.
- Helped with toileting and perineal care
- Communication skills for clients with disabilities
- Ensured safety compliance by regularly inspecting fire alarms, extinguishers, and other emergency equipment.
Dockhand
Barrett Boat Works Inc
Spring Lake, MI
05.2020 - 08.2023
- Was able to effectively respond to customer requests via phone and email, as well as answer questions and inquiries.
- Copied, logged, and scanned supporting documents before filing everything in the client's files.
- Interior and exterior details
- Landscape duties such as painting, pulling weed and building
- Oversaw loading and unloading of boats, ensuring safe handling and storage.
- Mentored junior dock hands, enhancing team efficiency and safety practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2026
High School Diploma -
Grand Haven High School
Grand Haven, MI05-2022
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Fast learner
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to help people from different cultural backgrounds
- Memorization
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Basic life support
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- High level of autonomy
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Patient hygiene management
Affiliations
- PA Club
- Natural Science Club
- Ski Club
- Greater Lansing Food Bank
- Team GH
- Bucs Food Pantry
- Equiduct Tutoring
Certification
- Patient Care Technician Certification Course
- CPR
- AED
- First Aid
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
UMH Sparrow Main Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Residential Technician
Residential Options, Inc.
02.2024 - 04.2024
Dockhand
Barrett Boat Works Inc
05.2020 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Michigan State University
High School Diploma -
Grand Haven High School