- Eager to utilize public health background to provide high-quality, holistic patient care
- Seek to promote positive change in the community
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Avid Reader
Grace Hoffman
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated patient care technician with demonstrated expertise in patient care and support. Known for providing compassionate care and supporting medical staff while ensuring all patient needs are met. Reliable team player focused on adapting to evolving patient needs and delivering quality outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, IL
06.2025 - Current
- Provide direct patient care and support for adult spinal cord injury (SCI) patients.
- Perform and document routine technical tasks including vital signs, transfers, blood glucose, intermittent catheterization, measuring bladder volume, etc.
- Advocate for patient needs, facilitating communication between patients and healthcare providers.
Tutor
CirquesExperience (Chicago Friends School) After-School Program
Chicago, IL
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Oversaw daily activities that focus on developing the social and motor skills of children ages 4-12.
- Provided peer and educational support to participants.
- Encouraged children to build confidence in various play activities.
Child Care Provider
Bernal Household
Omaha, NE
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Cared for 2 children ages 7 and 9 full-time.
- Organized daily activities, provided meals and transportation.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing household environment in which the children could thrive and develop.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookestone Meadows Skilled-Nursing Facility
Omaha, NE
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Delivered direct patient care for geriatric short-term rehabilitation patients.
- Monitored vital signs, maintained patient living spaces, assisted with ADLs, transfers, ambulation, etc.
PRN Child Care Provider
Kooienga Household
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Cared for 1 child beginning from age 6 months as needed.
- Facilitated age-appropriate play and completed necessary housekeeping tasks.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing household environment in which the child could thrive and develop.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Pre-Med
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2026
Skills
- CPR certification
- ADL support
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Professional bedside manner
- Active listening
- Compassionate care
- Patient advocacy
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- American Heart Association BLS Provider
Interests
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
06.2025 - Current
Child Care Provider
Bernal Household
05.2024 - 08.2024
Tutor
CirquesExperience (Chicago Friends School) After-School Program
03.2024 - 05.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookestone Meadows Skilled-Nursing Facility
02.2022 - 03.2024
PRN Child Care Provider
Kooienga Household
05.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Pre-Med
Loyola University Chicago
ACHIEVEMENTS & HONORS
Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health top 15% academically.