Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Hamot Hospital
Erie, PA
06.2015 - Current
Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Provided clerical support including filing, faxing, photocopying and data entry of patient information into electronic health record systems.
Prepared documents for signature by physicians or other authorized personnel.
Managed the front desk area ensuring neatness at all times.
Answered telephone calls promptly and directed them to appropriate personnel or departments.
Greeted visitors and patients in a courteous and friendly manner.
Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently.
Executed clerical tasks and assisted with unit duties to keep departments running smoothly.
Provided patient information to facilitate timely admissions and discharges.
Turn or reposition bedridden patients
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs
Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink
Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
Education
Nursing Degree - Nursing
UPMC Jameson School of Nursing
Erie, PA
12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Individualized Studies, Criminal Justice
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA
05-2023
High School diploma -
East High School
01.2008
Skills
Tasks:
Turn or reposition bedridden patients
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs
Related occupations
Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink
Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
Work Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time
Accomplishments
Recieved Hamot Health foundation scholarships two years in a row
Obtained a Bachelors degree while working fulltime
recieved three Rose Awards that were nominated by patients that I cared for
Affiliations
I am creative, I like to draw and write a variety of things
I like to be active with my kids and exercise
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Hamot Hospital
06.2015 - Current
Nursing Degree - Nursing
UPMC Jameson School of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Individualized Studies, Criminal Justice
Patient Care Technician, ICU at UPMC Hamot Hospital/ AHN Saint Vincent HospitalPatient Care Technician, ICU at UPMC Hamot Hospital/ AHN Saint Vincent Hospital