Layna McElvain
Saranac
Summary
Professional with strong background in patient care and clinical support, well-prepared for this role. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within healthcare teams, adapting to dynamic environments to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and medical equipment operation. Reliable team player focused on achieving results and maintaining high standards in all tasks.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Care Technician
Corewell Health
08.2024 - Current
- Elevated care quality through constant evaluation of current methods against industry benchmarks or best practices.
- Improved overall care efficiency by streamlining processes in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Collaborated with nursing staff for efficient patient care coordination and improved treatment outcomes.
- Upheld high standards of professional conduct while interacting with patients'' families, providing compassionate support during difficult times.
Wait Staff Member
Doherty Hotel and Conference Center
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained cleanliness in dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service.
Nursing Technician
Corewell Health
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current on industry best practices while improving professional skills related to nursing technician duties and responsibilities.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Contributed to higher patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic support and effective communication to address individual needs.
- Cared for newborns and postpartum mothers. Including feeding babies, changing diapers, checking vital signs, and responding in emergent situations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Corewell Health
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker College
Owosso, MI05-2025
High School Diploma -
Saranac Jr/Sr High
Saranac, MI05-2020
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Behavioral support
- Dementia care
- Catheter care
- Geriatric care
- Compassionate care
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Basic life support
- Effective communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Nursing Care Technician
Corewell Health
08.2024 - Current
Wait Staff Member
Doherty Hotel and Conference Center
09.2022 - 05.2023
Nursing Technician
Corewell Health
06.2021 - 09.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Corewell Health
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker College
High School Diploma -
Saranac Jr/Sr High
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