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Jessica Valind

Charleston,SC

Summary

Dedicated patient care technician with over 5 years of experience taking care of the elderly, and surgical patients. Currently seeking new job opportunities to further my education.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Med/Surg Patient Care Technician

Roper St. Francis
10.2020 - Current
  • Documents vital signs and ADLs in computer system and notifies RN with abnormal findings.
  • Prepares, Positions, and helps transport patients for surgery.
  • Records Intake and output of emesis bags, JP drains, NG tubes, ileostomy and colostomy bags, and rectal bags.
  • Cleans and prepares surgical suites between surgeries.
  • Removes biohazard waste and cleans surgical equipment.
  • Collects and labels patient specimens/transports to lab.
  • Monitors blood glucose readings on diabetic patients
  • Assists with post-mortem care
  • Performs EKG and bladder scans when given physician orders.
  • Removes catheters and IVs to discharge patients.

Patient Care Technician

Sisters of Charity Our Lady of Mercy
07.2019 - 09.2020
  • Provide basic nursing skills to elderly nuns.
  • Assists with activities of daily living; showering, getting dressed, general hygiene, toiletry, skin care, and foot care.
  • Obtains and records vital signs, weight, intake, output, and blood glucose.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Observe any changes in nuns health and report to RN.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Trident Technical College
Charleston, South Carolina
05-2027

High School Diploma -

Cooper High School
Abilene, Texas
05-2008

Skills

  • Basic nursing care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Infection prevention
  • Patient assistance
  • End-of-life care
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Basic life support
  • Emergency response
  • Specimen collection
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Catheter care

Certification

  • BLS Certification (American Heart Association) 9/2024-9-2026


  • Certified Nursing Aide Training (Trident Technical College) 6/2018-8/2018


Timeline

Med/Surg Patient Care Technician

Roper St. Francis
10.2020 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Sisters of Charity Our Lady of Mercy
07.2019 - 09.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Trident Technical College

High School Diploma -

Cooper High School
Jessica Valind