Katie Cwynar
Trafford,PA
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient monitoring, vital signs measurement, and post-operative care. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient care and support.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician II
Allegheny Health Network
Monroeville, PA
06.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Crew Leader
McDonald's
Murrysville, PA
05.2013 - 03.2022
- Monitored and evaluated performance of crew members, providing feedback and coaching as needed.
- Trained new hires on job duties, safety protocols, and company policies.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations.
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints or issues quickly and efficiently.
- Organized inventory of supplies necessary for job completion; ordered additional materials when needed.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries concerning services provided by the crew.
- Mentored newly hired crew members to prepare each for job roles.
- Established and maintained professional working relationships with employees.
Nurse Extern
Allegheny Health Network
Monroeville, PA
- Assessed patient vital signs, such as temperature and blood pressure.
- Recorded patient medical history and reported changes in condition to the nurse in charge.
- Assisted RNs with complex treatments and procedures for patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient interactions in electronic health records system.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times.
- Supported clinical staff during diagnostic tests or surgical procedures.
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
- Transferred patients from room to x-ray or lab by wheelchair or bed.
- Engaged in continuous learning to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.
- Helped maintain patient rooms, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
- Assisted nursing staff with direct patient care under supervision of RN.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Nursing
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA12-2024
High School Diploma -
Penn Trafford High School
Harrison City, PA05-2015
Skills
- Restocking supplies
- Accurate Patient Assessment
- Clinical Specimen Gathering
- Information Protection
- ADL support
- Fundamental Nursing Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency Preparedness Planning
- Hands-On Clinical Training
- Data Acquisition
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Emergency Response
- Diabetes Management Monitoring
Certification
- Cribs for Kids - Safe Sleep Ambassador Training
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Timeline
Patient Care Technician II
Allegheny Health Network
06.2024 - Current
Crew Leader
McDonald's
05.2013 - 03.2022
Nurse Extern
Allegheny Health Network
Nursing
Westmoreland County Community College
High School Diploma -
Penn Trafford High School
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