Caressa Irzyk
Granville,MA
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician with a proven track record at Baystate Health, adept in infection prevention and offering exceptional attention to detail. Excelled in providing compassionate patient care, mastering vital signs monitoring, and mentoring new staff. Demonstrated adaptability and a commitment to improving patient outcomes, ensuring confidentiality and safety in all procedures.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Baystate Health
Westfield, MA
07.2024 - Current
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
Radiology Technician Assistant
Baystate Noble Hospital
Westfield, Massachusetts
12.2023 - Current
- Fostered relationships with patients to minimize anxiety and distress and enhance cooperation.
- Completed general administrative tasks to support radiology department.
- Offered assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill, injured and disabled patients.
- Monitored radiation safety guidelines while performing exams in order to protect both staff members and patients from unnecessary exposure.
- Wrote reports outlining findings of diagnostic testing and imaging services.
- Explained radiology procedures to patients, ensuring patient cooperation and comfort during exams.
- Oversaw work of junior personnel and students, correcting work and mentoring on techniques.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments used in radiological examinations after each procedure was completed.
- Reset examination rooms between appointments by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Documented findings accurately into electronic health records systems for future reference by physicians.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
Merchandise Coordinator
TJX Enterprises
Granby, CT
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales.
- Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA06-2027
High School Diploma -
Mother of Divine Grace
Ojai, CA05-2023
Skills
- Infection prevention
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic nursing care
- Bed preparation
- Restocking supplies
- Patient hygiene management
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Adaptable
- Patient positioning
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Specimen collection
- CPR certification
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Culturally sensitive
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Secretary of the WSU Nursing Club
- Respected student member of WSU Nursing Board
Languages
English
Full Professional
Latin
Limited
Sign Language
Elementary
Greek
Elementary
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- CPR Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Baystate Health
07.2024 - Current
Radiology Technician Assistant
Baystate Noble Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Merchandise Coordinator
TJX Enterprises
08.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Westfield State University
High School Diploma -
Mother of Divine Grace
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