Christine Pierce
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
Marble Rock ,Iowa
2025
years of professional experience
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in direct patient care and team collaboration. Skilled in specimen collection, vital signs monitoring, and supporting nursing staff to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for patients.
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Work History
Cna
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to promote hygiene.
- Supported nurses in executing care plans, enhancing patient outcomes through collaboration.
- Documented patient observations accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Trained new nursing assistants on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Operating Room Assistant
- Assisted surgical teams in preparing operating rooms and ensuring cleanliness and sterility.
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring availability for procedures.
- Supported patient positioning and transportation to enhance safety during surgeries.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to streamline pre-operative processes and improve efficiency.
- Cleaned and sterilized room after surgery and counted instruments and sponges used to account for supplies.
- Prepared patients for surgery and transported patients to and from operating room.
Phlebotomy Technician
5 Years 6 Months- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques adhering to safety protocols.
- Processed specimens for laboratory testing ensuring accurate labeling and documentation.
- Maintained clean workstations and ensured compliance with infection control standards.
- Assisted in patient preparation, providing clear instructions to alleviate anxiety during procedures.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Patient care
HIPAA compliance
Reliable team player
Direct patient care
Basic life support
Compassionate caregiver
Feeding assistance
Positioning patients
End-of-life care
Patient lifting
Urinary catheter care
Ambulation assistance
Inpatient care
Geriatric care
Transporting patients
Specimen collection
Blood glucose testing
Bathing assistance
Compassionate
Alzheimer's and dementia care
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
11.2018 - 05.2024Read More
Cna
FCMC
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Operating Room Assistant
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
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Basics And Beyond
High School Diploma
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