CHRISTINE MILHIMES
York,PA
Summary
A compassionate patient care professional skilled in providing direct care to patients with various conditions. Accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers over 3 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens, and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Patient Care Technician
UPMC Memorial Hospital
02.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in healthcare settings.
- Monitored vital signs and blood sugars and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Caregiver, Private Duty in Home
Personal In Home Care - Alzheimer's/Huntington's/Parkinson's/Stroke
09.1998 - 11.2020
- Assisted client in managing daily living including lifting, bathing, and feeding support.
- Maintained case notes to document resident progress and condition.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Caregiver/Companion
Public Partnerships LLC
05.2017 - 02.2020
- Assisted patient with daily living needs of young adult living with Traumatic Brain Injury/Stroke
- Evaluated patient's medical condition on daily basis
- Managed client's daily living needs such as shopping, organizing medicines and transporting them to their medical appointments
- Helped client learn how to take care of themselves by working with their disabilities to find new ways of completing common tasks.
Personal Care Assistant
Visiting Angels
12.2015 - 07.2016
- Transported clients to doctor's offices and grocery stores
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Wheelchair/Handicap Van Driver
Kelly Transit
08.2006 - 09.2014
- Carried out high-quality work with little oversight.
PCA 2
Country Meadows
08.2004 - 08.2006
- Provided dignified care to residents in assisted living and memory care communities, including those with all stages of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Education
Nurse Aide Certificate -
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA01.2021
Skills
- Activities of daily living
- Client documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical equipment operation
- Emotional support
- Behavior redirection
- Patient observation
- Infection control procedures
- Mobility Assistance
- Information Protection
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Patient Experience Council as chairperson in the development of Stop, Look, Listen campaign.
- Mobility Champion
- Safe Patient Handling Committee Member
Timeline
Senior Patient Care Technician
UPMC Memorial Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Caregiver/Companion
Public Partnerships LLC
05.2017 - 02.2020
Personal Care Assistant
Visiting Angels
12.2015 - 07.2016
Wheelchair/Handicap Van Driver
Kelly Transit
08.2006 - 09.2014
PCA 2
Country Meadows
08.2004 - 08.2006
Caregiver, Private Duty in Home
Personal In Home Care - Alzheimer's/Huntington's/Parkinson's/Stroke
09.1998 - 11.2020
Nurse Aide Certificate -
Harrisburg Area Community College
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