Carolyn Neerdaels
Ames,IA
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience at Mary Greeley Medical Center, skilled in vital signs monitoring and team collaboration. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and infection control practices, ensuring high-quality care for post-operative and acutely ill patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Mary Greeley Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
- Deliver direct patient care on the med surg floor, supporting patients with activities of daily living, mobility assistance, and vital signs monitoring
- Collaborate closely with RNs and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care
- Support post-operative and acutely ill patients through effective communication and comfort measures
Resident Assistant
Saint Norbert College
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash, and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI05-2022
Skills
- Patient care & comfort
- Infection control practices
- Team collaboration
- Time management in acute care settings
- Vital signs monitoring
- Sterilization techniques
- Electronic medical record (EMR) use
Accomplishments
Serve as the CAUTI (catheter-associated urinary tract infection) Champion for the unit, promoting best practices for catheter care, assisting with staff education, and supportive infection prevention initiatives to improve patient outcomes
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Mary Greeley Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Resident Assistant
Saint Norbert College
01.2020 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Norbert College
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