Brooke Lipka
Chicago,IL
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 5 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Elmhurst Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Facilitated rapid response to critical events in the Emergency Department by remaining alert, prepared, and engaged throughout each shift.
- Promoted continuity of care by participating in bedside report during shift changes ensuring all members were updated on relevant information.
- Conducted hourly rounding on assigned patients for consistent assessment of well-being or changes in condition requiring intervention or escalation to nursing staff.
- Enabled early identification of deteriorating patients through vigilant monitoring leading to prompt intervention from clinical teams.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
Phlebotomist Intern
Edwards-Elmhurst Health
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed venipuncture and skin punctures on patients of various ages.
- Assisted in the collection of specimens for laboratory testing, including urine, blood, and other body fluids.
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling hazardous materials or working with potentially infectious specimens.
- Conducted quality control checks on all equipment used during the collection process.
- Prepared samples for transport to laboratories according to established guidelines.
- Monitored stock levels and requested new supplies as necessary.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Ensured that all collected specimens were properly labeled and stored according to protocol.
- Maintained a clean work area at all times by following infection control measures.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, co-workers, supervisors, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participated in departmental training sessions related to phlebotomy procedures.
- Operated centrifuge machines for sample separation processes.
- Performed EKG tests on patients of all ages, including neonatal and geriatric.
- Maintained accurate records of patient data, test results, and other relevant information.
- Instructed patients on proper positioning for EKG testing and ensured their comfort during the procedure.
Physical Therapy Technician
Impact Physical Therapy
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided patient education on therapeutic exercise and activities of daily living.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress during rehabilitation sessions.
- Maintained a clean, safe and organized therapy environment.
- Set up equipment for physical therapy treatments as instructed by the therapist.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining records, and ordering supplies.
- Observed patients during treatment to report any changes or concerns to the therapist.
- Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as walkers or crutches safely.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics techniques to help prevent injury while performing exercises.
- Kept accurate documentation of patient's care plans, treatments, and outcomes.
- Prepared treatment areas with necessary items such as linens, weights, bands.
- Helped transfer patients from beds to wheelchairs or other mobility devices safely.
- Applied hot packs, cold packs and electrical stimulation according to therapist instructions.
- Assisted with therapeutic modalities including ultrasound therapy and electrical stimulation units.
- Checked vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate before beginning a session.
- Collected data from tests used to evaluate strength range of motion and functional abilities.
Certified Nursing Assistant Intern
Ascension Living Casa Scalabrini Village
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving medical issues or accidents.
- Completed incident reports accurately when necessary according to organizational policies.
- Assisted with patient care by taking vital signs, measuring heights and weights, performing EKGs, and collecting urine samples.
- Provided assistance to patients in bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding and ambulation.
- Participated in the development of individualized patient care plans based on assessment data.
- Monitored changes in patient condition and reported to nursing staff any unusual observations or changes.
- Performed basic medical tasks such as changing dressings, administering medications and injections as directed by a physician or nurse.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as eating, toileting, transferring from bed to chair, wheelchair, commode.
- Observed and documented patient behaviors including physical symptoms and reactions to treatments or medications.
Education
Certification - Phlebotomy
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL12.2023
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Triton College
River Grove, IL08.2021
High School Diploma -
Marist High School
Alsip, IL05.2015
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Specimen Preparation
- Blood Collection
- Patient Care
- Vitals Monitoring
- Data Transcription
- EKG Testing
- CPR/AED
- Patient-focused care
Certification
- IV Therapy Certification July 2021
- Basic Life Support Certification April 2022
- Basic Life Support Infant & Child Certification 2022
- AED Certification April 2022
- Phlebotomy Certification January 2024
- Nursing Assistant Certification September 2022
Timeline
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Elmhurst Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist Intern
Edwards-Elmhurst Health
11.2023 - 12.2023
Physical Therapy Technician
Impact Physical Therapy
08.2021 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant Intern
Ascension Living Casa Scalabrini Village
05.2021 - 08.2021
Certification - Phlebotomy
Moraine Valley Community College
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Triton College
High School Diploma -
Marist High School
- IV Therapy Certification July 2021
- Basic Life Support Certification April 2022
- Basic Life Support Infant & Child Certification 2022
- AED Certification April 2022
- Phlebotomy Certification January 2024
- Nursing Assistant Certification September 2022
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