Jeremy Wuellner
Jacksonville,IL
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 28 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital
02.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Gastroenterology Technician
Sprinfeild Clinic
03.2016 - 02.2021
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
- Adhered to safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
- Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
- Ambulated and assisted patients before and after procedures.
- Assisted medical staff by preparing patients for procedures.
- Prepared patients for procedures to assist doctors, nurses and support staff.
- Closely followed surgical schedules to sanitize and asses recovery rooms.
Nurse Technician
Memorial Hospital
01.1999 - 03.2017
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths and performing dress changes for patients.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
Education
High School Diploma -
Athens High School
Athens, IL05.1995
Skills
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Mobility Devices
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Taking Vital Signs
- Bathing and Dressing
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Patient Positioning Understanding
- Machine Preparation
- General Housekeeping
- Patient Information Collection
- Patient Admission
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Patient Vital Taking
- Surgical Preparation Assistance
- Isolation Precautions
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Gastroenterology Technician
Sprinfeild Clinic
03.2016 - 02.2021
Nurse Technician
Memorial Hospital
01.1999 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Athens High School
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