Chelsea Forbes
Summary
Patient Care Technician with over two years of hospital - based experience providing direct patient care, monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, supporting infection control practices, and communicating patient changes to nursing staff. Skilled in catheter care, specimen collection, blood glucose monitoring, EKG interpretation, wound care support, and tracheal suctioning. CPR certified with basic arrhythmia training. Relocating to Morgantown, WV, May 20th 2026 with a strong interest in joining Ruby Memorial Hospital as a Clinical Associate.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Shootis Bar and Grille
Plum, PA
02.2025 - Current
- Provided high-volume customer service in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.
- Managed cash handling, inventory, opening and closing duties, and daily sales reports.
- Built strong customer relationships through clear communication, reliability, and efficient service.
- Prioritized competing tasks during busy shifts while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Patient Care Technician
Forbes Hospital
Monroeville, PA
05.2023 - 12.2025
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, feeding, hygiene assistance, repositioning, and comfort measures.
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant patient changes to nursing staff to support timely interventions.
- Assisted with blood glucose testing, specimen collection, bladder scans, and EKG monitoring.
- Performed catheter care, including Foley catheter removal, straight catheterization, and urinary retention monitoring.
- Assisted with IV removal and supported nursing staff during patient care procedures.
- Performed tracheal suctioning to help maintain airway clearance.
- Followed infection control and safety protocols to reduce risk of healthcare- associated infections.
- Documented patient care accurately in the electronic health record.
- Helped train new staff on patient care routines, safety expectations, and unit procedures.
Cashier
Busy Beaver
Delmont, PA
02.2020 - 04.2023
- Maintained accurate cash drawer and balanced daily sales reports.
- Trained new cashiers on register operations and customer service protocols.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, fostering a positive shopping environment.
- Assisted customers with purchases, product questions, returns, and exchanges.
Education
Franklin Regional High School
Murrysville, PA06-2021
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient observation and safety
- Blood glucose testing
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- Specimen collection
- Professional bedside manner
- EKG interpretation
- Wound care support
- CPR Certified
- Tracheal Suctioning
- Patient bathing, feeding, and hygiene assistance
- Electronic health record documentation
Timeline
Bartender
Shootis Bar and Grille
02.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Forbes Hospital
05.2023 - 12.2025
Cashier
Busy Beaver
02.2020 - 04.2023
Franklin Regional High School
Certifications & Training
- CPR certified
- Wound care team experience
- Basic Arrhythmia Coursework
- EKG intrepretation experience