James Palmer
Louisville,KY
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician exhibiting a strong performance record at Mary & Elizabeth, excelling in vital sign monitoring and first aid response. Adept at enhancing patient comfort and safety through effective mobility assistance and teamwork, ensuring optimal care delivery in high-pressure environments. Committed to maintaining accurate patient documentation and fostering collaborative care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Mary & Elizabeth
Louisville, KY
11.2023 - Current
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Patient Transporter
UofL Health
Louisville, KY
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted nurses with patient transfers, using proper body mechanics and safety measures.
- Assisted patients with mobility, including helping them in and out of wheelchairs, beds, and transport vehicles.
- Safely transported patients to and from various departments within the hospital, ensuring comfort and safety.
Package Handler
UPS
Louisville, KY
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted in loading delivery trucks with prepared packages.
- Conducted package inspections for damage and reported discrepancies to supervisor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Iroquois HS
Louisville, KY05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Louisville
Louisville, KYSkills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient mobility assistance
- First aid response
- Electronic charting
- Patient documentation
- Safety procedures
- Patient comfort management
- Team collaboration
- Wound care
- CPR certification
Certification
- BLS
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Mary & Elizabeth
11.2023 - Current
Patient Transporter
UofL Health
02.2022 - 10.2023
Package Handler
UPS
11.2021 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Iroquois HS
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Louisville
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