Elizabeth Downes
Thurmont,MD
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
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Right At Home
Frederick, Maryland
04.2026 - Current
- Aided patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene to promote independence and comfort.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Supported nursing staff in monitoring patient health and reporting changes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented patient behaviors and responses for healthcare team review.
- Delivered companionship and emotional support to improve patient morale and overall well-being.
- Followed infection control protocols to ensure patient safety and hygiene.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of patient care areas and equipment to uphold hygiene standards and patient safety.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient areas by performing housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
Patient Care Technician
Physicians Regional collier location
Naples, Florida
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks and daily activities to enhance patient comfort and safety.
- Supported patients with mobility and personal hygiene needs.
- Responded promptly to call lights and addressed requests from patients, families, and staff to ensure timely support.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas and equipment.
- Engaged in training sessions to enhance knowledge of patient care procedures. to enhance patient care skills and knowledge.
- Communicated with patients to address concerns and needs, fostering a supportive care environment.
Publix team member
Publix
Naples, Florida
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided exceptional customer service, creating a welcoming environment for shoppers.
- Guided customers in product selections and addressed inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Restocked shelves with merchandise to ensure product availability. and maintained product displays for optimal organization.
- Packaged bakery items and purchases in boxes and bags for customer carrying convenience.
- Operated bread slicers and bakery equipment to support efficient high-volume production.
Education
Barron Collier High School
Naples, FLSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing
Naples, FLSkills
- time management
- customer service
- Patient advocacy
- Safety protocols
- Organizational skills
- Basic life support
- Documentation
- Medical terminology
- ADL support
- Patient communication
- Team collaboration
- Emotional intelligence
- Infection prevention
- CPR certification
Certification
- CPR certification
- Basic life support
- Drivers license
Accomplishments
- Caregiver of the month from ‘Right at Home’
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Right At Home
04.2026 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Physicians Regional collier location
10.2024 - 10.2025
Publix team member
Publix
07.2023 - 09.2024
Barron Collier High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing