Erin Pianalto
Summers,AR
Summary
Driven nursing professional with 11 years of experience in patient care environments. Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health. Upcoming graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly to provide unsurpassed excellence in healthcare.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest
Springdale, AR
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
Phlebotomist
Boyce and Bynum Pathology Labs
Fayetteville, AR
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Researched and developed recommendations to resolve process, department and related customer issues.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning glassware, changing filters.
- Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens and samples.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and notified supervisor of low stock levels.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Assessed plasma collection machines for proper functionality.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
Medical Assistant
Sager Creek Pediatrics
Siloam Springs, AR
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR05-2024
Certification - Medical Assisting
Blue Cliff College - Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR09-2013
Skills
- Patient Flow Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient-Focused Care
- Certified in Basic Life Support ,BLS
- Certified in Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization, PEARS
- Excellent Communication
- Team Building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Regulatory Compliance
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest
07.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
Boyce and Bynum Pathology Labs
05.2016 - 12.2018
Medical Assistant
Sager Creek Pediatrics
09.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
John Brown University
Certification - Medical Assisting
Blue Cliff College - Fayetteville
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