Emili Bess
Nampa,ID
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 5 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients, obtaining vital signs, and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature, who loves helping others.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Primary Children's Hospital
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Help sterilize and set up the operating rooms for the next patient along with assisting anesthesiologists with gathering supplies.
- Trained unit staff to run urinalysis' for patients before going back into the operating room.
- Supported needs of anywhere between 3-30 patients depending on case load for the day.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cascadia Of Nampa
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Supported needs of 15 residents under long-term care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
Nampa, ID05.2018
Skills
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Infection Prevention
- ADL Support
- Specimen Collection
- Patient-focused care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Primary Children's Hospital
03.2022 - 11.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cascadia Of Nampa
08.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
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