Dannielle Ganoe
LaFayette
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician, specialized in ICU settings, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient monitoring, emergency response, and medical equipment operation. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to enhance patient care outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
Cortland
02.2018 - Current
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
- Collected and labeled specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory.
- Assisted physicians during bedside procedures.
Cna
Crown park nursing and rehabilitation center
Cortland
04.2010 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Education
N/A - Practical Nursing
Boces
Cortland, NY 04.2007 - 05.2008
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
OCM Boces
Cortland, NY 10.2007 - 12.2007
Homer High School
Homer, NYSkills
- Patient transport
- Vital sign assessment
- Specimen collection
- Bedside assistance
- Patient monitoring
- Mobility assistance
- Vitals documentation
- Professional bedside manner
- Catheter care
- Basic life support
- CPR certification
- Qualified in patient transport
- Feeding assistance
- Information protection
- End-of-life care
- Restocking supplies
Timeline
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
02.2018 - Current
Cna
Crown park nursing and rehabilitation center
04.2010 - Current
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
OCM Boces
10.2007 - 12.2007
N/A - Practical Nursing
Boces
04.2007 - 05.2008
Homer High School