Cher C. Dwyer
Summary
I am a highly motivated and forward-thinking individual, driven to succeed and work effectively with colleagues to achieve exceptional results. I am a senior nursing student at Sentara College of Health Sciences studying for my BSN. I currently work as a Patient Care Technician on the Oncology floor at Senara Princess Anne Hospital.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician-Oncology/Medsurg
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
Virginia Beach, VA
07.2021 - Current
- Measured the vital signs and monitored the health of patients
- Assisted patients with their basic needs, such as eating, drinking, dressing, bathing, toileting, mobility, and personal hygiene. Transported patients to other units and discharges.
- Provided direct care to patients with long- and short-term treatment by carefully observing day-to-day patients' health and wellness including overall patient health, recovery, and reactions to treatments
- Uploaded and documented patient records to reflect new information and report any changes or potential health issues to nurses and doctors.
- Effectively communicated with patients, nurses, and other auxiliary staff members while adhering to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Maintained patient confidentiality while allowing the flow of health information needed to provide and promote high-quality health care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Fostered an environment where teamwork was encouraged and collaboration was valued.
Collision Center Receptionist
Charles Barker Toyota Collision Center
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2015 - 07.2021
- Greet & Welcome customers
- Answering phone calls and taking messages
- Scheduled appointments
- Managed paperwork
- Assisted customers with their car insurance claims
- Worked closely with car insurance adjusters
- Maintained an organized and professional reception area
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Chesapeake, VA05-2025
Certificate - Patient Care Tech Program
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Chesapeake, VA05-2021
Associate of Applied Science -
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VA05-2020
Skills
- Motivated Attitude
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Patient Advocacy
- Teamwork/ Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) certification
- Phlebotomy
- Testing Glucose Levels
- Patient hygiene management
- Infection prevention
- Vital signs monitoring
- IV insertion
- Emotional support
- Catheter care
Timeline
Patient Care Technician-Oncology/Medsurg
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Collision Center Receptionist
Charles Barker Toyota Collision Center
01.2015 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Certificate - Patient Care Tech Program
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Associate of Applied Science -
Tidewater Community College
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