Bethany Blain
Springfield ,OH
Summary
Focused team player familiar with helping patients develop skills such as feeding, grooming, and dressing, as well as providing educational support and managing sensory processing issues. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Dayton Children's
03.2013 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- 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.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- 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.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Speech Therapist Assistant
Clark County Educational Service Center
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Supported patients'' development of expressive and receptive language skills through engaging activities and exercises.
- Assisted in creating customized visual aids to improve comprehension among patients with diverse needs.
STNA
Hospice Of Dayton
09.2008 - 03.2013
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to facility policies and procedures at all times.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Demonstrated adaptability by caring for a diverse range of patients with varying needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assisting
James A Rhodes State College
Lima, OH05.2024
High School Diploma -
Tecumseh High School
New Carlisle, OH06.2007
Skills
- Relaxation Techniques
- Activity analysis
- Clinical reasoning
- Professional ethics
- Community Resources
- Anatomy knowledge
- Quality Improvement
- Pediatric Therapy
- CPR/AED
Certification
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- CPR/AED Certified
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Speech Therapist Assistant
Clark County Educational Service Center
11.2022 - 12.2023
Patient Care Technician
Dayton Children's
03.2013 - Current
STNA
Hospice Of Dayton
09.2008 - 03.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assisting
James A Rhodes State College
High School Diploma -
Tecumseh High School
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