Karen Winer
Dracut,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Care Patient Tech
Lowell General Hospital Main Campus
Lowell, MA
08.2017 - Current
- Effectively manage multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.
- Maintain respectful treatment environment that honors patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Record patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document, ensuring seamless continuity of care across shifts.
- Train and coach new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Cultivate strong relationships with patients and families, offering guidance and support during challenging circumstances.
- Actively contribute to unit-wide quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient experience and outcomes in the intensive care setting.
- Transport critically ill patients to cat-scan, MRI, and nuclear medicine.
CNA
Bear Hill Nursing And Rehabilitation
Stoneham, MA
08.2014 - 09.2017
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Home Health Aide
Best Home Care
Middleton, MA
04.2014 - 08.2014
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Education
CNA Certification -
Home And Healthcare Training Center
Wakefield, MA2014
Skills
- ECG
- End of Life Care
- Compassionate Care
- Infection Control
- Emergency Response
- End-of-Life Care
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Documentation and Reporting
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Monitoring
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Proper Medical Equipment Storage
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Honest and Dependable
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Task and Work Prioritization
Professional Achievements
Nominee for TULIP Award, 2023
Timeline
Intensive Care Patient Tech
Lowell General Hospital Main Campus
08.2017 - Current
CNA
Bear Hill Nursing And Rehabilitation
08.2014 - 09.2017
Home Health Aide
Best Home Care
04.2014 - 08.2014
CNA Certification -
Home And Healthcare Training Center