Lillian Allen
Farmington Hills,MI
Summary
Highly self-motivated Certified Patient Care Technician seeking a position within a healthcare facility that will utilize my education and 9 years of experience. Team player with the ability to also thrive independently . Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in hospital and clinical settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Assistant
Dawn Pease
07.2024 - Current
- Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate pre-and post-operative care, addressing concerns and answering questions as needed.
- Optimized operating room efficiency by participating in ongoing training sessions, staying current on best practices within the field of perioperative care.
- Assisted in the reduction of surgical site infections by diligently following infection control protocols throughout all perioperative processes.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients and staff members alike through adherence to facility policies and industry standards at all times.
- Collaborated with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists to ensure smooth transitions between various operating room procedures.
- Maintained operating room's inventory of products and replenished stock, when needed.
- Prepared patients for surgery and transported patients to and from operating room.
Nurse Assistant
Henry Ford Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Telemetry/Cardiac Monitoring, EKGS - Use of Spirometer/deep breathing -Admission (Patients Belonging), transfers, and discharge patients -Ambulating/Mobility - Maintain Clutter free environment -Maintain sterile and aseptic techniques -Code blue protocols -Restraints protocal - Ostomy and foley Care
- Trained new employees effectively to ensure that they were able to perform their job tasks
- Employed effective communication techniques to communicate with physicians and nurses
- Directed and supervised other technicians in caring for patients in a hospital emergency room
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
St. John Providence Hospital
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Completed a 11-week externship on the floor working directly with patients i was hired in the emergency department once completed.
- Obtain vitals and Cardiac Monitoring and EKG's
- Catheter Care and wound care
- Apply splints
- wound changes (under the rn)
- Tracheostomy care and suctioning
- Measure/Record intake and output
- Assist with daily living and patient ambulation
- Inserting and discontinuing Foley's and IV's
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Patient Charting and assisting nursing staff as needed
- Complied to all HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA and hospital procedural compliance measures
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in the emergency department to ensure seamless coordination of care.
- Enhanced patient education by providing clear, concise explanations of procedures and post-discharge care instructions tailored to individual needs.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Hair Stylist
borderline hair salon
07.2008 - 05.2024
- Provided superior customer service to encourage repeat business
- Met and exceeded clients wants and needs
- Client education on hair growth and care
- Inventory and supply order
- Provided a clean and safe environment
Hospice Aide
David John
04.2017 - 01.2020
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights and interests to ensure that their wishes were respected during all stages of hospice care provision.
Education
ADN Pre-requistes -
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MIAssociate of Science - Nursing Practice
Hondros School of Nursing LPN-RN
Toledo, OH10.2025
No Degree - Patient Care Tech
Dorsey Schools
Farmington, MI07.2016
Skills
- All aspects of Patient Care
- ADL's
- Operating room preparation
- Medical terminology understanding
- Equipment Operation
- Anesthesia assistance
- Obtaining vitals
- Wound and catheter care
- Ostomy care
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient Positioning
- Preoperative preparation
- Setting up and operating equipment
Certification
- CPCT/A
- Bls
- Phlebotomy
Timeline
Perioperative Assistant
Dawn Pease
07.2024 - Current
Nurse Assistant
Henry Ford Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2024
Hospice Aide
David John
04.2017 - 01.2020
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
St. John Providence Hospital
03.2015 - 04.2016
Hair Stylist
borderline hair salon
07.2008 - 05.2024
ADN Pre-requistes -
Schoolcraft College
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Hondros School of Nursing LPN-RN
No Degree - Patient Care Tech
Dorsey Schools
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