Jessica Polisena
Macomb,MI
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering care of the critically ill patient in a fast-paced environment. Organized and dependable team-player successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
12.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability while working alongside various medical teams including respiratory therapists, dietitians, case managers, and social workers to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Streamlined workflow processes by assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients within the ICU unit.
- Contributed to a positive ICU environment by collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary team members on patient care plans.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supported patients during recovery periods with proper positioning techniques, wound care, and hygiene assistance.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Upheld high-quality care standards consistently by adhering to institutional policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations.
- Skillfully managed time-sensitive tasks such as medication administration, blood draws or IV insertions while maintaining a high level of attention to detail on each procedure performed.
Mental Health Technician
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital - Mt. Clemens
12.2017 - 12.2022
- Full-time Mental health technician responsible for multiple aspects of patient care
- Directly caring for multiple patient populations and tailoring care based on the needs of each individual
- Using efficient and effective problem-solving skills alone and as part of a team to ensure safety on the unit for patients and other staff members
- Monitoring patients on the unit to ensure safety
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting, and transferring
- Performing multiple venipunctures per shift within limited time constraints.
Assistant Stable Manager
Prainito Stables
08.2012 - 02.2018
- Co-managing a 50 horse boarding facility
- Directly caring for and handling multiple horses with extensive needs and intricate care instructions
- Coordinating and handling appointments for clients including medical exams
- Teaching clients about a variety of topics, including basic medical care, animal maintenance, and proper riding technique
- Managing and creating farm protocol for safety.
Research Assistant
Oakland University
12.2012 - 05.2013
- Working directly with human subjects which required special training and certification
- Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and drawing conclusions from what the data's results may imply
- Working as a team with other assistants and scientists
- Having a thorough understanding of social psychology and the theories and research behind it.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
Clinton Township, MI05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Oakland University
Auburn Hills, MI01.2016
Skills
- Intuitive problem-solver
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Extensive inpatient care experience
- Works well under pressure
- Quick and adaptive learner
- Proficient at working closely with diverse teams and patient populations
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital - Mt. Clemens
12.2017 - 12.2022
Research Assistant
Oakland University
12.2012 - 05.2013
Assistant Stable Manager
Prainito Stables
08.2012 - 02.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Oakland University