Janey Thurman
St Louis,MO
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers [Number] years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care. Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 3 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature. Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden. Expertise in\ patient care. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Mercy Hospital St. Louis Emergency Room
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Patient Care Technician
Mercy South Hospital
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Dental Assistant
Ronald Triplett DMD
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Education
Dipolma - LPN
Saint Louis College of Health Careers
Fenton, MO12.2024
High School Diploma -
Kirkwood Sr. High School
Kirkwood, MO12.2016
Skills
- ADL Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Information Protection
- Infection Prevention
- Patient Education
- Emergency Response
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- Mobility Assistance
- Sterilization Techniques
- Patient Observation
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Services
- Professionalism
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Empathy and Compassion
- EKG Interpretation
- Problem Solving
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Catheter Care
- Time Management
- Medical Terminology
- Oxygen Therapy
- Patient Assessment
- Infection Control
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking
- IV Insertion
- Teamwork Abilities
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Basic Life Support
- Care Monitoring
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Mercy Hospital St. Louis Emergency Room
05.2023 - 12.2023
Patient Care Technician
Mercy South Hospital
02.2022 - 06.2023
Dental Assistant
Ronald Triplett DMD
08.2021 - 01.2022
Dipolma - LPN
Saint Louis College of Health Careers
High School Diploma -
Kirkwood Sr. High School
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