Elisa LeBlanc
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient education. Demonstrates a professional bedside manner, ensuring high-quality patient care. Excelled in fostering teamwork and efficiency, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Adaptable and proficient in both clinical and supportive roles, committed to improving patient outcomes.
Experienced with patient care and daily living assistance. Utilizes compassionate communication to support patients emotionally and physically. Strong understanding of medical equipment operation and patient monitoring techniques.
Healthcare professional ready to contribute to patient care excellence. Expertise in providing compassionate care and supporting medical staff in fast-paced environments. Reliable team player focused on adapting to evolving patient needs and delivering quality outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Caring Presence
08.2017 - 08.2020
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Certified Medical Technician
Las Fuentes Resort Village Independent And Assisted Living Community
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Secured medication, replaced stock and maintained medication room upkeep as well as pharmaceutical equipment.
- Prioritized acute situations that required immediate intervention such as sudden changes in vital signs or allergic reactions while coordinating with nursing staff for appropriate response measures.
- Implemented best practices in infection control during medication administration by consistently following proper hand hygiene, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, and using aseptic techniques.
- Monitored and reported changes in residents' condition and status.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes through early identification of potential issues related to medications or changes in health status during routine checks.
- Verified resident identity before administering medications or treatments.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA07-2027
High School Diploma -
Prescott High School
Prescott, AZ06-2015
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- Basic life support
- ADL support
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Patient services
- Patient education
- Professional bedside manner
- Adaptable
- Mobility assistance
- Clinical training
- Information protection
- IV insertion
- Sterilization techniques
Languages
English
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Caring Presence
08.2017 - 08.2020
Certified Medical Technician
Las Fuentes Resort Village Independent And Assisted Living Community
09.2016 - 07.2017
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
ECPI University
High School Diploma -
Prescott High School
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