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Breanna Costello

Springville,UT

Summary

Established Patient Care Technician offering CPR certified, clinical training in acute care, medical-surgical, skilled nursing, psychiatric, geriatric and rehabilitation units. Administered and assisted with glucose testing, injections, feedings and colostomy care. Proficient in nursing documentation, assessment and decision-making. Calm and effective in pressured and emergent situations. Compassionate Advanced Patient Care Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Bring specialized skills in phlebotomy, EKG administration, and patient care planning. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to enhance patient comfort and support healthcare team objectives.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced Patient Care Technician

Mountain view hospital
Payson, UT
10.2023 - Current
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and weight measurements, as requested by medical staff.
  • Monitored patient health status and reported changes to healthcare team members.
  • Responded to emergent situations quickly and calmly while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
  • Adhered to all HIPAA regulations when handling confidential information about patients.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
  • Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.

Patient Care Technician

Utah Valley Specialty Hospital
Provo, UT
11.2022 - 03.2024
  • Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
  • Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.

Behavior Technician

Utah State Developmental Center
American Fork, Utah
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
  • Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
  • Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
  • Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .

Direct Support Professional

Tophams Tiny Tots
Orem, UT
03.2020 - 08.2020
  • Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
  • Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.

Education

GED -

Landmark High School
Spanish Fork, UT
07-2024

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Stress management techniques
  • Geriatric patient care
  • ADL support
  • Basic nursing care
  • Restocking supplies
  • Specimen Collection
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Patient Observation
  • Information Protection
  • Patient positioning understanding
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Catheter Care
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Patient Education

Certification

  • BLS certification
  • CPI certification

Timeline

Advanced Patient Care Technician

Mountain view hospital
10.2023 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Utah Valley Specialty Hospital
11.2022 - 03.2024

Behavior Technician

Utah State Developmental Center
09.2022 - 04.2023

Direct Support Professional

Tophams Tiny Tots
03.2020 - 08.2020

GED -

Landmark High School

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