Jennifer Gestl
Stewartstown,PA
Summary
Professional with strong expertise in patient care and safety. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, assisting healthcare teams, and ensuring secure environment. Reliable team player adept at adapting to changing needs and maintaining high standards of care. Proven ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Safety Assistant
Wellsplan York Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Assist patients to assure safety for those who are high risk of falls, behavioral management, elopement, suicidal or homicidal patients, or those who require 1:1 observation. Occupancy patients during transport or escorts. Document appropriate information in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Redirect and de-escalate patients to ensure safety for the patient’s self and others. Give and receive a verbal report on the patient. Comply with all hospital policies and procedures.
Distribution Technician
Carroll Hospital
11.2020 - 02.2024
- Quickly and effectively fill supplies throughout the hospital units with basic knowledge of IV fluids and patient care supplies. Respond promptly to phone calls and code blues with the correct supplies needed for the situation.
Server/Host
Ruby Tuesday's
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Greet guests and effectively take orders, organize the order, and enter it into the POS system. Ensure that customers are satisfied and have a pleasant experience dining in. Keep a clean and safe environment.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Harrisburg Area Community College
York, PA08-2027
Skills
- Highly organized
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Customer service skills
- Works equally well with others and individually
- Phone etiquette
- Compassionate patient care
- Medical terminology
- Patient monitoring proficiency
Certification
BLS certified - American Heart Association / 2026
Timeline
Patient Safety Assistant
Wellsplan York Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Distribution Technician
Carroll Hospital
11.2020 - 02.2024
Server/Host
Ruby Tuesday's
09.2019 - 11.2020
Associate of Arts -
Harrisburg Area Community College
Academic Activity
PTK Honors Society
Certifications
BLS Certified- American Heart Associations / 2026
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