Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician II
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
04.2016 - 01.2019
Duties included monitoring and caring for high-risk patients throughout various departments in the medical center.
Monitored diagnostic medical equipment to measure and observe various aspects of patient's health.
Offered information, support and comfort to patient families.
Patient Care Technician II
University of Chicago at Ingalls
Harvey, IL
01.2015 - 01.2016
Duties included monitoring and caring for high-risk cardiac patients, checking vitals, and reporting to nurses.
Updated patients' records with readings taken from heart monitors or EKGs.
Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
Patient Care Technician
St. James Hospital
Chicago Heights, IL
01.2012 - 01.2014
Monitored and assisted both occupational and physical therapists during treatments.
Analyzed cardiac rhythms and reported results to nursing staff or physicians.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Healthcare and Rehabilitation
South Holland, IL
01.2011 - 01.2012
Managed residents' activities of daily living.
Logged vital signs, conditions and behaviors in Epic for clinician review.
Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Removed deceased patients from units to transport to morgue.
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCR Manor Care
Homewood, IL
01.2010 - 01.2011
Duties included various service duties and routine technical tasks such as taking vital signs, transporting, and assisting patients with basic hygiene and daily living activities.
Guest Service Representative
Accor Hotels
Schiller Park, IL
01.2007 - 01.2008
Managed late check-ins and provided information on hotel amenities, including dining establishments, spa hours and room service.
Documented wake-up requests and set up automatic calls in system.
Coordinated with guest services and concierge team to meet guest needs.
Audited and balanced cash and credit transactions daily and reset register for next day's operations.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Sebring, FL
01.2006 - 01.2007
Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
Law Clerk Intern
Evins & Sklare Ltd
Chicago, IL
04.2006 - 09.2006
Performed data entry, filing, answering phones, and assisted the attorney(s) and/or legal assistant(s) with their daily work.
Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
Drafted and edited client correspondence, demand letters and legal memoranda.
Transcribed documents and maintained high levels of accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Indiana University East
Richmond, IN
12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing Assistant/Phlebotomy
South Suburban College
South Holland, IL
05.2014
GED -
Joliet Job Corps
Joliet, IL
01.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Science courses
University of Illinois At Springfield
Springfield, IL
Skills
Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
Patient Education
Research
Effective Multitasking
Documentation and Recordkeeping
CPR
Health Services
Deadline Driven
Investigation Skills
Timeline
Patient Care Technician II
Rush University Medical Center
04.2016 - 01.2019
Patient Care Technician II
University of Chicago at Ingalls
01.2015 - 01.2016
Patient Care Technician
St. James Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Healthcare and Rehabilitation
01.2011 - 01.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCR Manor Care
01.2010 - 01.2011
Guest Service Representative
Accor Hotels
01.2007 - 01.2008
Law Clerk Intern
Evins & Sklare Ltd
04.2006 - 09.2006
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2006 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Indiana University East
Associate of Science - Nursing Assistant/Phlebotomy
South Suburban College
GED -
Joliet Job Corps
Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Science courses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist at RUSH University Medical CenterLicensed Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist at RUSH University Medical Center