Kylee McGuire
Camdenton,MO
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Lake Regional Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient observation. Enhanced patient satisfaction through empathetic support and effective communication, fostering a collaborative environment. Proven ability to streamline care processes and provide dignified end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and safety for all patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Lake Regional Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering patient care, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Supported patients with daily activities, enhancing overall well-being and independence.
- 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.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering comfort and dignity to patients in their final stages.
- Facilitated patient mobility and recovery with guided exercises and ambulation support.
- Improved patient satisfaction with attentive communication and responsiveness to needs.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients through diligent observation and reporting of changes in condition.
- Enhanced teamwork by collaborating closely with nurses and doctors to coordinate patient care.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, easing their stress and anxiety during hospital stays.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Camdenton RIII School District
Camdenton, MO05.2023
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
CPR certification
Patient observation
Blood glucose testing
Basic life support
Catheter care
Blood glucose monitoring
Specimen collection
Feeding assistance
Patient positioning
Adaptable
Professional bedside manner
Patient services
Mobility assistance
Emotional support
Qualified in patient transport
Active listening
Team collaboration
Compassionate care
Acute care
End-of-life care
Safety protocols
Health monitoring
Patient hygiene management
Restocking supplies
Patient assistance
Monitoring patient conditions
Feeding assistance specialist
Vitals documentation
Bed preparation
Time management
HIPAA compliance
Patient-focused care
Certified in CPR/AED
Vital signs
Recording vital signs
Empathy and compassionate care
Calm under stress
Attention to detail
Direct patient care
Patient care
Patient care technician (PCT)
Electronic charting
Collecting vital signs
Inpatient care
Emotional and social support
Patient care technician/assistant
Blood sugar monitoring
Supporting personal needs
Patient care technician
Clinical documentation
Family communication
Room cleaning and restocking
Transporting patients
Heavy lifting
Documenting behaviors
Care monitoring
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Lake Regional Hospital
06.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Camdenton RIII School District