Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Campus Involvement Leadership Experience
Education Certifications
Relevant Experience
Timeline
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Hannah Bush

Orefield,PA

Summary

Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest
Allentown , PA
2023.02 - Current
  • Provide direct patient care which includes; drawing a patient's blood and collecting specimens for lab testing, taking electrocardiograms (EKGs) vital signs
  • Support personal hygiene (feeding, bathing, dressing, walking, etc.,) and providing support to hospital staff by assisting in treatments and diagnostic studies as directed by a Registered Nurse.

Patient Care Technician

Country Meadows Retirement Communities
Allentown , PA
2022.06 - 2023.01
  • Cared for residents with cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s by providing companionship and engaging them in various activities
  • Assisted patients with daily functions such as transferring to and from their bed and wheelchair, dressing, bathing, & meals
  • Updated supervisor with changes in residents’ conditions and needs.

Research Assistant

Pennsylvania State University
Reading , PA
2022.09 - 2022.12
  • Utilized gel electrophoresis to determine antibiotic resistance in Blue Marsh water samples
  • Created spreadsheets to categorize and organize water samples relevant to study due to proximity to farming and pesticides/chemical runoff
  • Collaborated with research groups across Penn State Commonwealth Campuses to update data and resolve challenges.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
Emmaus , PA
2021.05 - 2021.12
  • Communicated directly with patients over phone to assist them in the awareness of their medications
  • Resolved insurance-related issues and assisted patients with various forms of financial assistance
  • Counted, measured, and applied labels, while verifying accuracy with Pharmacist prior to dispensing in a high-volume pharmacy.

Research Intern

St. Luke’s Research Internship Program
Northampton , PA
2021.05 - 2021.08
  • Collaborated with a research staff team from a regional hospital network to conduct a community-based study that focused on community supported agriculture and its relationship to general wellness
  • Practiced secure data collection for research by comparing biometrics and pre/post surveys gathered from participants weekly, in-person
  • Participated in IRB meetings to gain experience in how research is reviewed to protect the welfare, rights, privacy, and informed consent of people.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
2022-12

Skills

  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • English (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent)
  • Patient Observation
  • Information Protection
  • Restocking Supplies
  • Specimen Collection
  • Patient Education
  • Emergency Response
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Sterilization Techniques
  • Basic Nursing Care
  • ADL Support
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Patient Positioning Understanding
  • Adaptable
  • Infection Control Standards
  • Clinical Training
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Data Collection
  • Corrective Action Planning
  • Feeding Assistance Specialist
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Patient Services
  • Medical Equipment Operation
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Healthcare Expertise

Campus Involvement Leadership Experience

  • Centre Helps, Hotline Counselor, 09/2020, 05/2022, Underwent intense training on how to speak and empathize with people going through substance abuse, bullying, depression, LGBTQ issues, self-image, stress, and suicide through the phone, Referred clients to licensed psychologists and basic needs case management, who assisted with short-term economic assistance, Completed 390 hours that included training, volunteer hours, and ASIST Suicide Prevention training
  • Penn State Latino Caucus, Member, 09/2020, 05/2022, Promoted diversity through engagements designed to meet the needs of Latinx students, Assisted in advocating for Latinx issues
  • Penn State University-Lehigh Valley Psychology Club, President, 09/2018, 05/2020, Organized events such as, mental health talks and invited a board-certified psychologist to discuss their profession, Fundraised events for National Suicide Prevention Month, Held bi-weekly meetings to govern members and to speak about future goals

Education Certifications

The Pennsylvania State University, Eberly College of Science, University Park, PA, Bachelor of Science in Biology, 12/2022

Relevant Experience

  • Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA, Patient Care Technician, 02/2023, Present, Provide direct patient care which includes; drawing a patient's blood and collecting specimens for lab testing, taking electrocardiograms (EKGs) vital signs., Support personal hygiene (feeding, bathing, dressing, walking, etc.,) and providing support to hospital staff by assisting in treatments and diagnostic studies as directed by a Registered Nurse.
  • Country Meadows Retirement Communities, Allentown, PA, Patient Care Technician, 06/2022, 01/2023, Cared for residents with cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s by providing companionship and engaging them in various activities, Assisted patients with daily functions such as transferring to and from their bed and wheelchair, dressing, bathing, & meals, Updated supervisor with changes in residents’ conditions and needs
  • CVS Pharmacy, Emmaus, PA, Pharmacy Technician, 05/2021, 12/2021, Communicated directly with patients over phone to assist them in the awareness of their medications, Resolved insurance-related issues and assisted patients with various forms of financial assistance, Counted, measured, and applied labels, while verifying accuracy with Pharmacist prior to dispensing in a high-volume pharmacy

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest
2023.02 - Current

Research Assistant

Pennsylvania State University
2022.09 - 2022.12

Patient Care Technician

Country Meadows Retirement Communities
2022.06 - 2023.01

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
2021.05 - 2021.12

Research Intern

St. Luke’s Research Internship Program
2021.05 - 2021.08

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Pennsylvania State University
Hannah Bush