Kaydence Hartvigson
Erie,PA
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience in both hospital and long-term care environments. Strengths include providing empathetic patient support, conducting vital sign measurements, and assisting with daily living activities. Have consistently received positive feedback from patients and healthcare team members for commitment to high-quality patient-centered care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Hamot Hospital
Erie, PA
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Slide Attendant
Waldameer Park & Water World
Erie, PA
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations by following established protocols for evacuation or rescue operations when necessary.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members to ensure smooth operations throughout the day.
- Ensured safety of all participants on the ride by providing instruction to riders prior to sliding.
- Trained new employees on proper operating procedures related to slide attendant duties.
Restaurant Hostess
Primanti Brothers
Erie, PA
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained cleanliness standards in the dining area including wiping down tables and chairs between seatings.
- Upsold appetizers, drinks, desserts. when appropriate.
- Adhered to all safety regulations set forth by the restaurant management team.
- Provided assistance to servers as needed including refilling beverages and clearing plates from tables.
- Completed daily side work tasks assigned by management such as rolling silverware or folding napkins.
Education
Mcdowell High School
Erie, PA06-2022
Skills
- Patient Education
- Mobility Assistance
- Restocking supplies
- Sterilization techniques
- ADL support
- Specimen Collection
- Basic nursing care
- Patient Observation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Feeding Assistance
- Emergency Response
- Patient Services
- Information Protection
- Infection control standards
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Hamot Hospital
12.2022 - 02.2024
Restaurant Hostess
Primanti Brothers
08.2020 - 03.2021
Slide Attendant
Waldameer Park & Water World
05.2020 - 08.2021
Mcdowell High School
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