Elizabeth Kanee

Patient Care Technician

UPMC Mercy

09.2023 - 05.2025

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.
Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
Educated patients on self-care techniques and post-discharge instructions, empowering them to take control of their own health maintenance.
Streamlined patient check-in process, enhancing efficiency of care delivery.
Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
Enhanced teamwork by collaborating closely with nurses and doctors to coordinate patient care.
Supported patients' daily living activities, improving their hospital stay experience.
Fostered clean and hygienic environment, reducing risk of infections.
Improved patient satisfaction with attentive communication and responsiveness to needs.
Conducted patient education on treatment procedures and post-discharge care, promoting better health outcomes.
Facilitated patient mobility and recovery with guided exercises and ambulation support.
Ensured safety and well-being of patients through diligent observation and reporting of changes in condition.
Provided emotional support to patients and families, easing their stress and anxiety during hospital stays.
Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to safer hospital environment.
Assisted with administration of medications under supervision of nursing staff, ensuring proper patient treatment.
Collected and documented patient information to aid in accurate medical record keeping.
Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
Provided nutritional support by assisting patients with meals, catering to individual dietary needs.
Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.
Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering comfort and dignity to patients in their final stages.
Contributed to team meetings, offering insights on patient care improvements based on direct observations.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Enhanced patient recovery by applying therapeutic techniques as instructed by physical therapists.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Patient Care Technician

Education

Not Applicable - Home Health Aide

Skills

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Direct Support Professional

Not Applicable - Home Health Aide

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