Elizabeth Payton
Huntington
Summary
Knowledgeable Student Practical Nurse with deep understanding of patient care and medical procedures. Successfully managed diverse patient needs in various healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with healthcare teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
OVP Recovery Center
South Point, OH
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Achieved high patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and support during the detox phase. Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring and timely reporting of health changes.
- Delivered empathetic support to patients, ensuring assistance with daily living activities and promoting emotional health.
- Tracked vital signs and informed nursing staff of alterations to ensure swift patient care interventions.
- Executed routine lab tests, including blood draws and specimen collection, ensuring accuracy and precision.
Emergency Room Technician
St. Mary's Medical Center
Huntington, WV
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Facilitated timely and accurate laboratory testing by collecting blood, urine, feces, and wound cultures as an emergency room technician. Delivered critical EKGs and monitored vital signs to support patient assessments. Contributed to effective trauma and code management, improving patient outcomes in a Level 1 trauma center. Enhanced operational efficiency in a high-functioning medical setting.
Nursing Home Assistant
Cabell Health Care Center
Huntington, WV
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Facilitated emotional well-being and support for elderly clients to enhance their quality of life.
- Assisted patients with walking, exercising, dressing, and grooming to promote overall health and quality of life.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient mobility and transfers to promote safety and comfort.
- Conducted thorough checks of vital signs, contributing to comprehensive patient health evaluations.
Sales Associate/Customer Service
Victoria's Secret
Huntington, WV
10.2019 - 03.2020
- I assist customers to enhance their shopping experience, as well as to ensure they are satisfied with their purchase. I work the floors as well as working the cash wrap. I make sure the store is always looking its best and staying as clean as possible. The goal is to keep customers happy and to get them in and out as efficiently as possible.
- Performed onsite, in-store retail sales
- Resolved register transaction issues
- Handled and followed up on escalations
- Provided exceptional customer service
- Stocked shelves
- Provided technical and personal customer support
- Presented products to clients
- Handled all prospective customer correspondence, including calls and emails
- Responsible for ad sales and retail sales
Tumbling Instructor
AMP Athletics
Huntington, WV
05.2018 - 06.2019
- To teach children how to properly execute tumbling and cheerleading technique while also helping them to practice life skills such as communication, responsibility for their actions, and team building.
Education
Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Cabell County Career Technology Center
Huntington, WV04-2026
Phlebotomy - ASPT Certification
Triad Tech
Huntington, WV04-2026
Biology - Health Sciences
Marshall University
Huntington, WV12-2018
Sports Medicine Program I-VI - Health Sciences
Huntington High School
Huntington, WV05-2018
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical language proficiency
- Certified in basic life support
- Patient record management
- Hands-on laboratory skills
- Confident speaking abilities
- Patient EKG monitoring
- Patient vital signs assessment
- Clinical observation
- Glucose monitoring
- Infection safety protocols
- IV access proficiency
Certification
- American Heart Association - BLS 2025-2027
- Certified Phlebotomist Technician April 2021
- Youth Mental Health First Aid - 2026-2028
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
OVP Recovery Center
12.2024 - 04.2025
Emergency Room Technician
St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2021 - 06.2023
Nursing Home Assistant
Cabell Health Care Center
03.2020 - 06.2020
Sales Associate/Customer Service
Victoria's Secret
10.2019 - 03.2020
Tumbling Instructor
AMP Athletics
05.2018 - 06.2019
Phlebotomy - ASPT Certification
Triad Tech
Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Cabell County Career Technology Center
Biology - Health Sciences
Marshall University
Sports Medicine Program I-VI - Health Sciences
Huntington High School