Cheryl Cool
Jefferson,IA
Summary
Compassionate Acute Care Technician with hands-on experience in providing high-quality patient care within fast-paced hospital settings. Skilled at performing medical procedures, maintaining accurate patient records, and communicating effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Demonstrated ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, showcasing strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Contributed significantly to patient satisfaction and recovery goals in previous roles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care Technician
Greene County Medical Center
Jefferson , IA
12.2021 - Current
- Assisted nurses and physicians in providing patient care, including taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment in the patient rooms and other areas of the hospital.
- Monitored patients' conditions by checking vital signs, performing blood draws, and reporting any changes to the nursing staff.
- Assisted with basic wound care such as changing dressings or cleaning wounds.
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies, setting up equipment, and ensuring privacy curtains were drawn properly.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as code blues or falls in order to provide assistance where needed.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as inserting catheters or IV lines under direction of a nurse or physician.
- Provided emotional support to patients by listening to their concerns and helping them cope with their illnesses.
Medication Aide
Thomas Rest Haven
Coon Rapids , IA
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Maintained accurate medication records for each patient.
- Provided assistance to nursing staff in administering injections, intravenous therapy and other treatments.
- Observed patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
- Instructed patients on proper self-administration of medications when applicable.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dmacc
Boone, IASkills
- Blood collection
- Airway Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Transport
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- ADL Assistance
- Electronic documentation
- Patient Care
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
Certification
PCT, ER Tech,CNA ,Med Aide,PCT for DaVita, Medical Assistant
Timeline
Acute Care Technician
Greene County Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
Medication Aide
Thomas Rest Haven
08.2018 - 11.2021
PCT, ER Tech,CNA ,Med Aide,PCT for DaVita, Medical Assistant
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dmacc
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