Kelsey pellegrin
New Orleans,Louisiana
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience at Ochsner Baptist Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and emergency response. Enhanced patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective communication. Recognized for training new staff and fostering teamwork, ensuring high-quality care delivery in fast-paced environments. Dedicated to promoting patient independence and comfort.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Ochsner Baptist Hospital Emergency Room
06.2024 - 03.2025
- 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.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Improved patient satisfaction with attentive communication and responsiveness to needs.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
Care Giver
Homestead Assisted Living
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, and meal preparation.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient's personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during caregiving duties.
Education
Certificate - General Studies
Fletcher Technical Community College
Schriever, LA05-2022
High School Diploma -
Terrebonne High School
Houma, LA05-2020
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Specimen collection
- Patient care technician (PCT)
- Supporting personal needs
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Patient positioning
- Professional bedside manner
- Emergency response
- Mobility assistance
- Compassionate care
- Safety protocols
Certification
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Ochsner Baptist Hospital Emergency Room
06.2024 - 03.2025
Care Giver
Homestead Assisted Living
01.2024 - 05.2024
Certificate - General Studies
Fletcher Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Terrebonne High School
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