Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Jean Faiferlick

Bondurant,IA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Unity Point Methodist Hospital
06.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
  • Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
  • Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
  • Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
  • Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families, easing their stress and anxiety during hospital stays.

Patient Transporter

Unity Point Health Methodist
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
  • Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
  • Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
  • Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
  • Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
  • Acted as an advocate for patients'' needs while being transported around the facility, ensuring their dignity was preserved at all times.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and timely transportation.

Elderly Caregiver

Self
11.2018 - 11.2021

I cared for my Father-in-Law who had Parkinson plus until he passed November of 2019. I was able to honor his wishes of keeping him out of a nursing home and with us at our home until his last 22 hours on this earth. I also cared for my Mother-in-Law who has Alzheimer's until this November as she needs more care than I can provide for her in the home setting.

I took care of all their need like: meals, activities, changing them, bathing, taking them to the restroom and cleaning them when needed. Took blood pressures with an automatic cuff. Took glucose reading and gave meds.

  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
  • Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
  • Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.

Cabinet Builder

Performance Display & Millwork
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Installed hardware such as drawer pulls, hinges and handles.
  • Developed and retained excellent tool and machinery skill to produce consistent, top-quality work.
  • Performed final touch-ups with sandpaper or steel wool.
  • Reinforced joints with nails or other fasteners to prepare articles for finishing.
  • Studied project plans and blueprints to determine required materials and specifications, plan projects and coordinated necessary supplies.
  • Adjusted workflow and materials to meet production deadlines, coordinating additional resources to meet challenging timelines.
  • Maintained proper fit and appearance of cabinets and countertops to fit into desired installation area.
  • Blueprint design understanding

Loader and Unloader/ Sorter

UPS
12.2010 - 05.2017
  • Lifted and slid packages weighing up to 70 pounds on conveyor belts to transport items.
  • Operated power jacks and forklifts to maneuver products onto load trailers and trucks.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
  • sorted small packaged and loaded them into a small bag for delivery to proper destination.
  • loaded semi trucks and unloaded them for sorting

Assistant Daycare Provider

Birds Nest Daycare
01.1995 - 12.2010
  • Modeled appropriate activities and positive behavior management.
  • Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
  • Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
  • Helped children put on coats, gloves and other cold-weather items in preparation for outdoor activities.
  • Updated records of contact, medical and progress information.
  • Assisted older children with homework assignments, providing support and mentoring.
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
  • Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - CNA

Signature Healthcare, Waukee, IA
06-2024
  • Relevant Coursework: 75 Hour CNA

High School Diploma -

North High School, Des Moines, IA
01.2000

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Food Preparation
  • Medication Administration
  • Cleaning
  • Meal Preparation
  • Dementia Knowledge
  • Bathing

Timeline

Patient Care Technician - Unity Point Methodist Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Patient Transporter - Unity Point Health Methodist
08.2022 - 06.2024
Elderly Caregiver - Self
11.2018 - 11.2021
Cabinet Builder - Performance Display & Millwork
09.2017 - 01.2019
Loader and Unloader/ Sorter - UPS
12.2010 - 05.2017
Assistant Daycare Provider - Birds Nest Daycare
01.1995 - 12.2010
Signature Healthcare - Certificate of Technical Studies, CNA
North High School - High School Diploma,