Dorothy Stevenson
Maple Grove,MN
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
Harrisburg, PA
01.2022 - Current
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Direct Support Professional
Merakey
Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Performed administration of enteral tube feedings via gastrostomy (G-tube) in accordance with patient care plans
- Conducted sterile straight catheterization procedures for patients requiring urinary drainage
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Certification - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA 08.2019 - 08.2025
Central Dauphin High School
Harrisburg, PA 08.2019 - 06.2019
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Equipment maintenance
- Emergency response
- Specimen collection
- Gastrostomy feeding
- Catheterization procedures
- Behavior observation
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Infection prevention
- Patient mobility training
- CPR certification
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Merakey
10.2021 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse Certification - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
08.2019 - 08.2025
Central Dauphin High School
08.2019 - 06.2019