Laura Birkes
Blue Springs,Missouri
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with 19.5 years of experience and a proven knowledge of continuity of care, acute care facility, clinical setting and patient safety. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill another position.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Technician
North Kansas City Hospital
North Kansas City, Missouri
12.2004 - 02.2024
- Use my phlebotomy skills acquired to draw blood from patients before medical treatment provided.
- Admitting patients before provided care, including taking pertinent information such as insurance, etc.
- Assisting in the scheduling and rescheduling of patients for future appointments.
- Ordering and restocking the unit for supplies and snacks needed weekly.
- Restock drawers, etc daily.
- Answering phone calls and transferring to the appropriate person.
- Transporting patients medical records to the correct location I a secure fashion.
- Transporting blood products from the lab to the designated spot
- Fluent with medical softwares as far as charting on patients, admitting, and scheduling, etc. and very fast at typing.
- Help monitor lab test results and communicate with nurses for medication doses to be given.
- Help with filing of patient charts.
- Administer treatments, such as suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse.
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
- Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.
- Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.
- Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas. Changed bed linens and make beds.
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink, prepare and serve trays.
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as reactions to medications, bruises, open wounds, or blood in urin/stool, etc.
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saruration, pain level, blood sugar level, weight, height or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.
- Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, or soap.
- Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
- Set up treating or testing equipment, as directed by a physician or nurse.
- Stock or issue medical supplies, such as dressing packs or treatment trays.
- Transport patients to discharge, treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Wash, groom, shave, or drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination. Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
- Explain medical instructions to patients or family members.
- Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
- Provide information such as directions, visiting hours, or patient status information to visitors or callers.
- Collect and transport specimens (blood, urine, stool, sputum), laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology and Nursing
William Jewell College
Liberty, MO05.2005
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Healthcare ethics
Certification
Basic Life Support -BLS AHA (expired but I can achieve recertification easily as needed)
Accomplishments
I was awarded the Sunflower Award from a patient in my care at North Kansas City Hospital. The Sunflower Award can be nominated by a patient who thought your care for them or a family member was extraordinary.
Volunteering
I have volunteered multiple times at my children's school over the last 10 years for class parties, seasonal parties, book fairs, Christmas sales, and storytime readers.
Timeline
Nursing Technician
North Kansas City Hospital
12.2004 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology and Nursing
William Jewell College