Layla VanDuyn
Community Health Network
Anderson,IN
5
years of professional experience
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with a strong focus on patient advocacy and compassionate care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs and ensuring patient comfort, committed to delivering high-quality personal care.
Work History
Senior Patient Care Technician, Labor and Delivery
10 Months- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining the workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Performed blood draws and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Performed Newborn Metabolic Screens and other 24 Hour testing.
- Make up and break down delivery tables.
- Help with newborn care; changing diapers, giving bottles, watching in the nurses' station while mothers rest.
- Properly documenting all care of newborns and mothers.
Unit Secretary, Labor and Delivery
2 Years 3 Months- Assisted healthcare providers with administrative tasks, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Trained new staff on administrative protocols and EHR system navigation, enhancing team performance.
- Safeguarded confidential patient information through adherence to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive material.
- Increased efficiency of unit operations by maintaining adequate supplies of forms, charts, and other necessary materials.
- Reduced stress on nursing staff during high-volume periods by providing administrative support as needed during peak times.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere for patients and their families while managing visitor access according to hospital guidelines.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by adjusting to changes in unit staffing, patient census, or other unexpected challenges.
- Maintained organized filing system for essential documents such as birth certificates and paternity affidavits.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Team Leader
2 Years 7 Months- Helped managers run shifts
- Streamlined workflows to increase efficiency and reduce turnaround time.
- Customer service and production
- Keep checklists organized for out-of-production tasks
- Involved in meetings to discuss employee engagement
- Coordinated with management to address operational challenges and devise solutions.
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and collaboration among staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Vital signs monitoring and documentation
HIPAA compliance
CPR certification
Safety protocols
Patient advocacy
Blood glucose testing
Basic life support
Professional bedside manner
Mobility assistance
Emotional support
Team collaboration
Monitoring patient conditions
Time management
Empathy and compassionate care
Timeline
Senior Patient Care Technician, Labor and Delivery
Community Health Network
12.2025 - CurrentRead More
Unit Secretary, Labor and Delivery
Community Health Network
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Team Leader
Crew Carwash
02.2022 - 09.2024Read More
Ivy Tech Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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