Brooke Swartz
205 Keaggy Ave PO BOX 43,PA
Summary
Hardworking employee with patient care, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every patient a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Xray Tech (clinicals)
Forbes
Monroeville, PA
01.2023 - Current
- Promoted high patient satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Described and explained procedures to patients and observed patients during procedures to determine comfort levels.
- Verified type of radiology procedure prior to exams using HIPAA guidelines for two identifiers.
- Greeted patients with warm smile and promoted individual comfort throughout procedures and scans while being as discrete as possible.
- Fostered relationships with patients to minimize anxiety and distress and enhance cooperation.
Direct Support Professional
Achieva
Greensburg, PA
11.2018 - Current
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients and their families to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Leveraged database management system to track and report changes in behaviors, service hours, details of activities, and progress on goals.
Patient Care Technician
Excella
Greensburg, PA
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Personal Care Assistant and Teacher's Assistant
Westmoreland Intermediate Unit #7
Greensburg, PA
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
Cover Manager (cross-trained in Every Department)
Eat' n Park
Greensburg, PA
11.2017 - 05.2022
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Grace Bible Academy
Bradenville, PA05.2018
Skills
- Time Management
- Emotional and Social Support
- Willingness to LearnElectronic Recordkeeping
- Surgical Preparation
- Vital Signs Collection
- Mobility Assistance
- Catheter Care
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Sterilization Techniques
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Patient Positioning Understanding
- Emergency Response
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Safety Management
- Biohazard Disposal
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Calm Under Stress
- HIPAA Compliance
- BLS Certification
- Phlebotomy Training in October
References
*References available upon request*
Timeline
Student Xray Tech (clinicals)
Forbes
01.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Excella
08.2022 - 12.2023
Personal Care Assistant and Teacher's Assistant
Westmoreland Intermediate Unit #7
08.2019 - 08.2022
Direct Support Professional
Achieva
11.2018 - Current
Cover Manager (cross-trained in Every Department)
Eat' n Park
11.2017 - 05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Westmoreland County Community College
High School Diploma -
Grace Bible Academy
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