Dawn Buhl
Howell,MI
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience in both hospital and long-term care environments. Strengths include providing empathetic patient support, conducting vital sign measurements, and assisting with daily living activities. Have consistently received positive feedback from patients and healthcare team members for commitment to high-quality patient-centered care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Ascension Providence Hospital
Novi, MI
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Patient Care Technician
Trinity Health Hospital
Howell, MI
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed phlebotomy and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
Medication Technician/Caregiver
Bella Vita Senior Living
Hartland, MI
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
Certified Medication Technician/Nursing Assistant
The Willows at Howell
Howell, MI
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients
- Coordinate with different nurses to assist with patient care and medications
- Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications
- Record medication dosages and times
- Observe patients and document changes in their condition
- Gather samples for analysis
- Uphold all health and safety standards
- Increased medication knowledge and medical terminology prowess through consistent research and continuing education
Certified Home Health Aide
Choice Senior Home Care
Brighton, MI
01.2014 - 11.2019
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
Education
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Mott Community College
Howell, MI06.2015
GED -
Plymouth/Canton Adult Education
Plymouth, MI06-1994
Skills
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- IV Insertion
- Specimen Collection
- Infection prevention
- Monitoring patient conditions
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Ascension Providence Hospital
04.2023 - 10.2024
Patient Care Technician
Trinity Health Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2023
Medication Technician/Caregiver
Bella Vita Senior Living
04.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Medication Technician/Nursing Assistant
The Willows at Howell
03.2020 - 04.2021
Certified Home Health Aide
Choice Senior Home Care
01.2014 - 11.2019
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Mott Community College
GED -
Plymouth/Canton Adult Education
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