Lauren VanDerwarker
South Glens Falls,NY
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience in the hospital environment while pursing a higher education in public health sciences in an effort to obtain a career in the medical field. 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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Art From the Heart Volunteer
Burlington City Arts
Burlington, VT
01.2024 - Current
- Provides comfort to children and patients' families in the UVM Medical Center through art.
- Deliver art supplies to patients, such as coloring pages, clay, paint supplies, origami, and jewelry-making tools.
- Provided guidance and support to fellow volunteers during their shifts.
- Make various arts and crafts with young patients and individuals in waiting rooms.
- Participated in team-building exercises to strengthen relationships among volunteers.
Patient Care Technician
Saratoga Hospital
Saratoga Springs, NY
06.2022 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members in the Orthopedic and Post-Operative department.
- Communicated with patients to determine their feelings, need for assistance, or social and emotional support.
- Documented information in patient charts in MEDITECH and EPIC, and communicated status updates to patients' care team
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and other hygiene tasks.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques for performing daily tasks.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating, and turning and positioning patients.
- Takes patients' vital signs frequently.
Sales Associate
Pirates Cove Adventure Golf
Queensbury, NY
04.2018 - 05.2024
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, company procedures, and customer service.
- Handled all monetary transactions, and answered phone calls.
- Ensured cleanliness of bathrooms and golf course.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Sciences
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT12-2025
High School Diploma -
South Glens Falls Senior High Shool
South Glens Falls, NY06-2022
Skills
- Patient Services
- Infection prevention
- CPR and BLS trained through AHA
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Medical terminology
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Compassion and emotional support
- Experience working with geriatrics, adults, and children
Timeline
Art From the Heart Volunteer
Burlington City Arts
01.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Saratoga Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Pirates Cove Adventure Golf
04.2018 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Sciences
University of Vermont
High School Diploma -
South Glens Falls Senior High Shool
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