Katarina Praschak
Prospective Student/Emergency Department Technician
427 W 100 N Valparaiso,IN
Summary
Recent college graduate planning to attend medical school. Dedicated and detail-oriented Patient Care Technician in a local emergency department, providing patient-oriented and compassionate care. Excellent bedside manner and flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Community Healthcare System
Munster, IN
03.2021 - Current
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support to patients and guests.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Obtained vital signs, performed 12-lead EKG's, and collected lab work while nurses triaged patients
- Acknowledged as a hard worker and team player during patient care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Baylor University
Waco, TX 08.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
Communication
Teamwork
Interpersonal Skills
Adaptability
Conflict Resolution
Certification
Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Community Healthcare System
03.2021 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
02-2021
CPR
10-2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Baylor University
08.2016 - 05.2020
Volunteer Work
Aug 2016- Volunteered at Ridgecrest Retirement Community in Waco, TX
May 2019
- Played games and did crafts with residents, forging meaningful relationships
- Served and helped residents at meals
- Helped residents get around the facility
Aug 2019- Volunteered at Indian Spring Middle School in Waco, TX
Dec 2019
- Provided a middle school student with one-on-one tutoring each week
- Subjects tutored: Math, Science, English
- Made the student feel comfortable with me while providing encouragement for academics and personal life
Leadership
Aug 2018- Cell Leader in Medical Service Organization
May 2019
- Coordinated and led volunteering at Ridgecrest Retirement Community
- Recorded volunteering hours for each member in my Cell
- Assisted Cell members with personal and academic needs
- Hosted activities for my Cell
Volunteer Work
Aug 2016- Volunteered at Ridgecrest Retirement Community in Waco, TX
May 2019
- Played games and did crafts with residents, forging meaningful relationships
- Served and helped residents at meals
- Helped residents get around the facility
Aug 2019- Volunteered at Indian Spring Middle School in Waco, TX
Dec 2019
- Provided a middle school student with one-on-one tutoring each week
- Subjects tutored: Math, Science, English
- Made the student feel comfortable with me while providing encouragement for academics and personal life
Leadership
Aug 2018- Cell Leader in Medical Service Organization
May 2019
- Coordinated and led volunteering at Ridgecrest Retirement Community
- Recorded volunteering hours for each member in my Cell
- Assisted Cell members with personal and academic needs
- Hosted activities for my Cell