Elizabeth Scott
Birmingham
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
UAB St Vincent’s
Birmingham, AL
02.2024 - 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.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Right At Home Health Care
Birmingham, Alabama
02.2021 - 08.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized patient homes according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
Direct Support Professional
PHP Of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
Education
High School Diploma -
Educators Inc Private Christian School
Birmingham, AL07-2011
Skills
- Care plan implementation
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Transporting patients
- Patient Lifting
- Mobility Assistance
- Light Housekeeping
- Preparing meals
- Quick problem solver
- Feeding Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
UAB St Vincent’s
02.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
PHP Of Alabama
05.2022 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Right At Home Health Care
02.2021 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Educators Inc Private Christian School