Faith McDonald
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 3 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Center Point Medical Center-Independence, MO
06.2021 - Current
- Perform venipunctures and finger sticks on patients while assuring correct volume, specimen type and transport conditions
- Provide quality patient care
- Vital Signs (Temperature, BP, Pulse, Respiration, PO2)
- Weight/I&O/Calorie Count
- Compression wraps/stockings
- Assists in admission, transfer, and discharge
- IV catheterization and care
- Bladder scanning and catheterization
- Oxygen Therapy/O2 Tank Change
- Maintains order and appearance of patient rooms and work area
- Is knowledgeable and educated on the exposure potential to hazardous/infectious material and will observe and comply with the safety regulations/requirements of the facility and in patient homes
- Successful completion and passing of an HCA Technician Certification Exam per state and federal regulations
- Maintains necessary patient care supplies and linen
- Hourly patient rounding.
Bistro Attendant
Courtyard Marriott at Briarcliff
10.2015 - 06.2021
- Supported smooth operations by maintaining adequate stock levels of tableware, linens, and other supplies.
- Facilitated teamwork among the bistro team members resulting in improved overall performance.
- Managed inventory effectively, minimizing waste while ensuring availability of key ingredients.
- Increased repeat business through friendly and attentive service tailored to individual preferences.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Managed multiple tasks in high-volume environment.
- Arranged tables and chairs for special occasions and events.
- Established rapport with customers by providing friendly and attentive service.
- Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
Hostess/Cashier
Horizan Buffet -Ameristar Casino
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Maintained high level of Guest Service and communication skills
- Cash Handling
- Keep and maintained clean workstation at all times.
- Handled high-pressure situations comfortably, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
- Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to guest needs and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
- Lifted up to 75 pounds at once.
Dishwasher
Los Tules Mexican Restaurant
07.2010 - 06.2014
- Maintain a high level of training for equipment cleaning
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for fellow staff members.
- Supported overall restaurant operations by promptly restocking clean dishes and utensils in designated areas.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Overland Park, KS12.2024
High School Diploma -
Easy High School Kansas City
Kansas City, MO05.2010
Skills
- Patient care
- Nursing
- Medical terminology
- Vital signs monitoring
- ADL support
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
- Catheter Care
- Medication Administration
- Clinical judgment
- Privacy and confidentiality
- IV setup
- ADL Assistance
- Health Promotion
- Compassionate and Caring
- First Aid
Certification
- Food Handlers Card
- Driver's License
- BLS, 07/01/21, 07/01/23, A basic approach to providing emergency care for cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, drowning, and airway obstruction
- BLS Certification, 07/01/23, 07/01/25
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Center Point Medical Center-Independence, MO
06.2021 - Current
Bistro Attendant
Courtyard Marriott at Briarcliff
10.2015 - 06.2021
Hostess/Cashier
Horizan Buffet -Ameristar Casino
06.2014 - 10.2015
Dishwasher
Los Tules Mexican Restaurant
07.2010 - 06.2014
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Rasmussen University
High School Diploma -
Easy High School Kansas City
- Food Handlers Card
- Driver's License
- BLS, 07/01/21, 07/01/23, A basic approach to providing emergency care for cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, drowning, and airway obstruction
- BLS Certification, 07/01/23, 07/01/25
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