Caitlyn Puryear
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
OU Medicine
Oklahoma City , OK
2018.10 - 2019.08
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Provided exceptional customer service when interacting with patients or families during stressful situations.
- Assisted nurses with clerical duties such as filing, faxing, and data entry.
- Maintained confidential patient records and medical charts.
- Managed the daily operations of the unit including staffing schedules, room assignments, admissions and discharges and transfers.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Patient Care Technician
Aurora Medical Center Grafton
Grafton , WI
2017.04 - 2018.09
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Assisted nurses with clerical duties such as filing, faxing, and data entry.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies in order to ensure availability when needed.
- Performed receptionist duties including greeting visitors, answering phones, responding to emails and directing incoming calls.
- Acted as liaison between nursing staff and other departments within the hospital when needed.
Patient Care Technician
Northwest Texas Hospital
Amarillo , Texas
2016.07 - 2017.01
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Provided exceptional customer service when interacting with patients or families during stressful situations.
- Assisted nurses with clerical duties such as filing, faxing, and data entry.
- Managed the daily operations of the unit including staffing schedules, room assignments, admissions and discharges and transfers.
- Tracked patient progress through EMR system ensuring accuracy of data entered into system.
- Provided support to nursing staff by ordering supplies and equipment, scheduling appointments, obtaining lab results and organizing patient information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled
Amarillo, TX2014-12
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Observation
- ADL support
- Decision-Making
- Epic Systems
- Professionalism
- Medical Charting
- HIPAA Compliance
- Organization and Time Management
- Restocking supplies
- Emergency Response
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Terminology
- Clerical Support
- Documentation Review
- Computer Proficiency
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
OU Medicine
2018.10 - 2019.08
Patient Care Technician
Aurora Medical Center Grafton
2017.04 - 2018.09
Patient Care Technician
Northwest Texas Hospital
2016.07 - 2017.01
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
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