Bernadette Mills
Colonial Heights,VA
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 10 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT
Memorial Regional
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assists with mobility, including unit-based specialty duties
- Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns
- Provides high-level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors, and employees
- Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care
- Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving
- Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated
- Mobilizes patients using therapeutic transfer techniques which foster independence and safety
- Fosters independence by encouraging patients to complete tasks as independently as possible
- Individualizes care based on patient's interests and hobbies.
PCT
HCA CJW
10.2021 - 01.2021
- Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assists with mobility, including unit-based specialty duties
- Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns
- Provides high-level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors, and employees
- Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care
- Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving
- Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated
- Mobilizes patients using therapeutic transfer techniques which foster independence and safety
- Fosters independence by encouraging patients to complete tasks as independently as possible
- Individualizes care based on patient's interests and hobbies.
EMT
AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE
01.2016 - 01.2017
- EMTs provide an assessment of patients, determine necessary care and deliver emergency services by utilizing appropriate medical techniques and equipment
- Document patient information, condition and treatment while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights
- Take pride in providing a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment for patients
- Use appropriate EMT skills to provide care including communications, medical equipment, cleaning procedures, office equipment and tools
- EMTs operate an ambulance in conjunction with applicable company safety policies, and traffic laws related to the operation of emergency medical response vehicles
- Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow EMTs.
EMT
LIFESTAR AMBULANCE
01.2014 - 01.2016
- EMTs provide an assessment of patients, determine necessary care and deliver emergency services by utilizing appropriate medical techniques and equipment
- Document patient information, condition and treatment while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights
- Take pride in providing a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment for patients
- Use appropriate EMT skills to provide care including communications, medical equipment, cleaning procedures, office equipment and tools
- EMTs operate an ambulance in conjunction with applicable company safety policies, and traffic laws related to the operation of emergency medical response vehicles
- Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow EMTs.
FIREFIGHTER EMT
PETERSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Complete a physically and mentally demanding recruit school
- Respond to emergency calls and provide services for a diverse community including emergency patient care, firefighting, hazardous materials mitigation, community risk reduction and public safety education
- Drive and operate emergency apparatus; maintain fire equipment, medical equipment, apparatus and facilities
- Enhance and/or maintain physical fitness sufficient for job duties, taking responsibility for personal health, performing PT regularly with your crew and independently
- Represent the department with excellence in all daily operations, actively engaging with your crew and the community
- Perform other duties as required.
Education
Advanced diploma -
High School
Currently enrolled at Brightpoint -
Nursing Degree
BLS certified -
EMT certified -
recruit school
01.2014
Skills
- Healthcare regulations
- Teaching strategies
- Ethical Practice
- Patient Safety
- Completing physical assessments
- Patient Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
- Organization and Time Management
- Problem Resolution
- Decision-Making
Timeline
PCT
Memorial Regional
05.2022 - 12.2022
PCT
HCA CJW
10.2021 - 01.2021
EMT
AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE
01.2016 - 01.2017
EMT
LIFESTAR AMBULANCE
01.2014 - 01.2016
FIREFIGHTER EMT
PETERSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT
01.2014 - 07.2014
Advanced diploma -
High School
Currently enrolled at Brightpoint -
Nursing Degree
BLS certified -
EMT certified -
recruit school