Highly-motivated LPN, with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician/ Home Health Aid
Horst Oberst
Coatesville , PA
09.2015 - 10.2017
Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Patient Care Technician/ CNA/ HomeHealth Aid
Dr.Seth Frechie
Havertown, PA
06.2005 - 12.2007
Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Mental Health Technician/Patient Care Technician at Dallas Behavioral Healthcare HospitalMental Health Technician/Patient Care Technician at Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital