Holly Elston
Palm Coast,FL
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at UF Health St. Johns, skilled in vital signs monitoring and emergency response. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and teamwork, while maintaining strict infection control standards. Dedicated to delivering high-quality care and fostering positive patient relationships.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT
UF Health St. Johns
Saint Augustine, FL
08.2016 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff in providing direct patient care and support.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas.
- Responded promptly to patient calls, addressing needs effectively and compassionately.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
- Supported patients' daily living activities, improving their hospital stay experience.
CNA
Grand Oaks Health & Rehab Ctr, Palm Coast Pkwy SE
Palm Coast, FL
07.2007 - 08.2016
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
- Assisted in mobility support, promoting independence and safety among residents.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Beech Grove High School
Beech Grove, IN06.2001
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
CPR certification
Patient observation
Blood glucose testing
Infection control standards
Catheter care
ADL support
Phlebotomy techniques
Feeding assistance
Patient positioning
Adaptable
Professional bedside manner
Emergency response
Mobility assistance
Emotional support
Medical equipment operation
Team collaboration
Active listening
Compassionate care
End-of-life care
Timeline
PCT
UF Health St. Johns
08.2016 - Current
CNA
Grand Oaks Health & Rehab Ctr, Palm Coast Pkwy SE
07.2007 - 08.2016
High School Diploma - General Studies
Beech Grove High School