Breanna Slepski
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient monitoring, vital signs measurement, and post-operative care. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient care and support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Passavant
Pittsburgh
08.2022 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and support during daily activities, including bathing, mobility, and feeding.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Started and removed IV lines.
- Drew bloodwork with butterfly sticks.
- Performed EKGs.
- Helped transfer patients from one bed to another.
- Assisted nurses and staff during rapid responses.
- Checked blood sugar levels.
- Assisted emptying any drains including Foley catheters and JP drains.
- Applied simple dressing changes.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records.
- Responded promptly to patient calls and needs throughout shifts.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Trained new patient care technicians on essential skills and procedures.
- Observed cardiac monitors for arrhythmias or other irregularities.
Server/Bartender
Chili's Bar and Grill
Pittsburgh
11.2015 - 05.2023
- Took and processed food and drink orders accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area throughout shifts.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to enhance guest satisfaction experience.
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Assisted in training new servers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA 09.2024 - 05.2026
Associate of Science -
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA 09.2017 - 12.2019
North Hills High School
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Phlebotomy
- Direct patient care
- Time management
- monitoring vital signs
- Therapeutic communication
Certification
- Basic life support (BLS)
Areas of experience
Since beginning at passavant, I have worked as a transporter, a unit secretary, and a patient care technician. I began my PCT role in the PACU, and transferred into resource when I began nursing school. I have been in almost of the units in the hospital, including the emergency department and the heart room.
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
09.2024 - 05.2026
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Passavant
08.2022 - Current
Associate of Science -
Community College of Allegheny County
09.2017 - 12.2019
Server/Bartender
Chili's Bar and Grill
11.2015 - 05.2023
North Hills High School