Kaylin Hendricks
St Louis,MO
Summary
Motivated and resilient nursing student with hands-on experience as a Patient Care Technician in face-paced hospital setting, currently completing an Associates of Science in Nursing. Skilled in prioritizing patient needs, responding to urgent situations, and working effectively under pressure- qualities that are essential to emergency nursing. Known for strong teamwork, adaptability, and a calm, focused demeanor in high stress enviornments. Passionate about emergency medicine and seeking a new graduate nurse residency position in the Emergency Department to build on clinical experience and provide efficient, compationate care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Mercy Hospital South
06.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
- Provided nutritional support by assisting patients with meals, catering to individual dietary needs.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Medical Assistant
Mercy Internal Medicine
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Immunizations/ vaccinations
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Facilitated positive patient experience, greeting patients warmly and providing clear directions within clinic.
Medical Assistant
South Loop 12 Medical Center
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Immunizations, vaccines and lab draws.
- Obtain vitals signs
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Louis Community College
St Louis 12-2025
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Everest College
Dallas, TX06-2016
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Infection control standards
- IV insertion
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Mercy Hospital South
06.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Mercy Internal Medicine
11.2019 - 06.2022
Medical Assistant
South Loop 12 Medical Center
06.2016 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Louis Community College
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Everest College
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