Jodi Hughes
Piqua,OH
Summary
Adaptable Patient Care Technician with a strong background in delivering compassionate care and maintaining high safety standards. Excels in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans, ready to enhance patient experiences.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT
Upper Valley Medical Center
Troy, OH
08.2008 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patient needs, enhancing overall satisfaction and support services.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
STNA
Piqua Manor
Piqua, OH
10.1998 - 04.2009
- Delivered compassionate care and support to residents, enhancing their daily living experiences.
- Assisted nursing staff in monitoring vital signs and reporting changes in patient conditions.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in resident living areas and common spaces.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and facility protocols.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and clear communication methods with both the patient and staff involved.
- Conducted regular safety checks on patient rooms, addressing potential hazards immediately.
- Reduced risk of infections with diligent adherence to hygiene and sanitation protocols.
- Coordinated mealtime assistance for patients requiring feeding support, ensuring proper nutrition intake daily.
- Safely transported patients throughout the facility using proper transfer techniques and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current in STNA best practices and industry trends.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to facility policies and procedures at all times.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Education
Edison State Community College
Piqua, OH05-2018
High School Diploma -
Piqua Christian School
Piqua, OH05-1998
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Professional bedside manner
- Wound care
- HIPAA compliance
- Epic
- FIMs
- Quality
Timeline
PCT
Upper Valley Medical Center
08.2008 - Current
STNA
Piqua Manor
10.1998 - 04.2009
Associate of Science - Education
Edison State Community College
High School Diploma -
Piqua Christian School