Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use.
Overview
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1
Language
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Healthbridge Of Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights, IL
02.2020 - Current
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lexington Of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL
01.2019 - 02.2020
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.