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CASSADI ZAWART

Tarentum

Summary

Dedicated Patient Care Technician at UPMC Passavant with expertise in phlebotomy and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through proactive care and effective communication. Skilled in specimen collection and patient education, ensuring optimal health outcomes and fostering trust in patient relationships. Committed to delivering exceptional healthcare support. Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

UPMC Passavant
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
06.2024 - Current
  • Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
  • Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
  • Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
  • Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Nursing Assistant

Self Employed Services
Pittsburgh
02.2022 - 03.2024
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
  • Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables

Education

Prerequisites -

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA

High School Diploma -

Highlands Highschool
Natrona Heights, PA
06.2023

Skills

  • Patient monitoring
  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • Vital signs measurement
  • Specimen collection
  • EKG administration
  • Patient education
  • Critical thinking
  • Record keeping
  • Active listening
  • Communication

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

UPMC Passavant
06.2024 - Current

Nursing Assistant

Self Employed Services
02.2022 - 03.2024

High School Diploma -

Highlands Highschool

Prerequisites -

Community College of Allegheny County

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