Ava Graff
West Jordan,UT
Summary
With a proven track record at Primary Children's Medical Center, I excel in vital signs monitoring and emergency response, enhancing patient care through attentive service and efficient medical interventions. My adept use of Applied Behavior Analysis and strong communication skills have significantly improved client and student outcomes, showcasing my ability to adapt and thrive in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Primary Children's Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Delivers basic patient care which may include toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs.
- Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Obtain vital signs-blood pressures, heart rate and respiratory rates-both manual and machine, temperatures, tested blood glucose, collected urine specimens.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
Registered Behavioral Technician
ABS Kids
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Reduced maladaptive behaviors by utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis techniques effectively.
- Supported clients in achieving their goals through consistent data collection and analysis.
- Increased client engagement by employing creative and age-appropriate activities during sessions.
- Effectively managed challenging situations by employing de-escalation techniques as needed for client safety and wellbeing.
- Streamlined daily routines for clients using visual schedules, prompting systems, and other organizational tools as needed.
Paraeducator, Special Education
American Academy of Innovation
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Served as a liaison between regular classroom teachers and special education support staff, streamlining communication regarding student accommodations.
Waitress
Zulu Piri Piri Chicken Grille
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
Lifeguard
Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Prevented accidents through regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Copper Hills High School
West Jordan, UT06-2021
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Basic life support
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Specimen collection
- ADL support
- Professional bedside manner
- Emergency response
- Data collection
- Medical equipment operation
- Sterilization techniques
- Safety protocols
- Restocking supplies
- Vitals documentation
- Medical terminology knowledge
L.O.V.E. Award Nominee
The L.O.V.E award is given to those who have made a difference in a patients life, provided a great care experience, or live by Intermountain values every day. This award can be given by a patient, family, or employee.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Primary Children's Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Registered Behavioral Technician
ABS Kids
08.2023 - 12.2023
Paraeducator, Special Education
American Academy of Innovation
10.2021 - 07.2023
Waitress
Zulu Piri Piri Chicken Grille
04.2021 - 09.2021
Lifeguard
Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center
06.2019 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Copper Hills High School
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