Kaitlyn Vermeesch
Coleman
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at MyMichigan Health, skilled in vital signs monitoring and emergency response. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective team communication and attention to detail. Committed to maintaining infection control standards while fostering a compassionate environment for patients and their families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
MyMichigan Health
Midland
06.2020 - 05.2024
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
CNA
Bay County Medical Care Facility
Essexville
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pinconning High School
Pinconning, MI06-2017
CNA Course -
Bay Arenac ISD
Bay City, MI06-2016
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Infection control
- Emergency response
- Daily living assistance
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team communication
- Active listening
- Patient assistance
- Infection control standards
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient hygiene management
- High level of autonomy
- Healthcare expertise
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- Certified Nurses Aid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
MyMichigan Health
06.2020 - 05.2024
CNA
Bay County Medical Care Facility
06.2017 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Pinconning High School
CNA Course -
Bay Arenac ISD