Compassionate Patient Care Associate with nearly 15+ years of acute care hospital experience, including 4+ years in a 20-bed Critical and Surgical ICU. Skilled in monitoring high-acuity patients, recognizing clinical changes, and supporting rapid response and emergency care. Strong background in patient safety, infection control, and accurate EMR documentation. Trusted team member known for clinical judgment, reliability, and maintaining composure in fast-paced, life-critical environments.
Provided direct patient care in a high-volume acute care hospital, ensuring patient comfort, dignity, and safety.
● Delivered specialized care for critically ill patients in a 20-bed Critical & Surgical Intensive Care Unit for more than four years.
● Monitored and documented vital signs, blood glucose levels, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and reported significant clinical changes to nursing staff.
● Assisted registered nurses and physicians during bedside procedures, rapid responses, code situations, and emergency interventions.
● Precepted & trained newly hired PCA’s and Student Nurse interns to CCU/ICU.
● Supported patient mobility, repositioning, bathing, feeding, and other activities of daily living while implementing fall prevention measures.
● Maintained strict compliance with infection prevention protocols, isolation precautions, and hospital safety standards.
● Accurately documented patient information using the electronic medical record system while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
● Collaborated with nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Critical & Surgical ICU Acute Patient Care Vital Signs Monitoring Electronic Medical Records (EPIC EMR/EHR) Infection Prevention Blood Glucose Monitoring Intake & Output Documentation Patient Mobility & Safe Transfers Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Foley Catheter Care Specimen Collection Emergency Response Support HIPAA Compliance Interdisciplinary Collaboration Patient & Family CommunicationTrained in CPR, EKG & moderate skills in blood draws