Jessica McClanahan
College Station
Summary
Motivated accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing student with prior experience as a Physical Therapy Technician providing direct patient care and supporting interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Brings strong communication, empathy, adaptability, and time-management skills developed through both healthcare and customer service experience. Seeking a Patient Care Technician position to further develop clinical skills in an acute care setting while pursuing a long-term career in critical care nursing.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapy Technician
Montgomery Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine
Montgomery
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Educated patients on home exercise programs to reinforce therapy goals.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient care and safety protocols.
- Applied hot packs, cold packs and electrical stimulation according to therapist instructions.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics techniques to help prevent injury while performing exercises.
- Supported patients in physical therapy procedures to restore function and decrease pain.
- Communicated effectively with therapists about patient needs throughout the course of their care.
- Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as walkers or crutches safely.
Server
Newks Eatery Cafe
College Station
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided excellent customer service by promptly taking and delivering orders.
- Managed customer complaints professionally to enhance dining experience.
- Trained new staff in proper service techniques and restaurant policies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas throughout shifts.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing-BSN
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-2028
Associate of Science - Nursing-ADN
Blinn College
Bryan, TX12-2027
Skills
- Assistive device training
- Patient education
- Rehabilitation support
- Patient support
- Medical terminology
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association — Issued September 13, 2025 (Expires September 13, 2027)
Affiliations
- Health Camp Assistant
Blinn College | June 2026
-Instructed middle and high school students on proper manual blood pressure assessment techniques and basic vital sign interpretation.
-Assisted in facilitating interactive hospital simulation activities, demonstrating foundational patient care skills and healthcare team roles.
-Mentored students interested in healthcare careers by providing hands-on instruction in a supportive learning environment.
-Collaborated with faculty and healthcare staff to coordinate educational activities for groups of students.
Timeline
Physical Therapy Technician
Montgomery Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine
06.2023 - 05.2024
Server
Newks Eatery Cafe
08.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing-BSN
Texas A&M University
Associate of Science - Nursing-ADN
Blinn College