LINDSAY KLEMM
Houston,TX
Summary
I am a diligent and detail-oriented Patient Care professional offering 5 years of experience caring for patients post-surgical procedures. I am skilled at coordinating supplies, preparing fields and maintaining aseptic conditions. I am knowledgeable about HIPAA requirements and industry standards. I work well in fast-paced, stressful environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Patient Care Technician
Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital
Denver, CO
04.2022 - Current
- Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
Patient Care Technician
Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital
DENVER, CO
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Performed all necessary and requested patient care procedures, including keeping rooms clean and neat, monitoring vital signs, and other fundamental care actions
- Assisted nurses and rehab staff with basic medical and nursing procedures
- Provided emotional support, physical assistance, and encouragement for patients during their recovery.
CAREGIVER
LITTLETON, CO
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted patient with activities of daily living, prepared meals and assisted with feeding, administered medication when needed, monitored vital signs and behavior daily, and reported any concerns to the client
Certified Nursing Assistant
Norridge Gardens
NORRIDGE, IL
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Proactively assisted nurses with requested tasks, accurately and proficiently documented as necessary, and actively assisted resident patients with daily activities as well as provide courteous companionship.
Education
NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION -
HEARTLAND COLLEGE
01.2014
Skills
- Patient Observation
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Mobility Assistance
- Sterilization Techniques
- Basic Nursing Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Emergency Response
- ADL Support
- Specimen Collection
- Information Protection
- Patient Services
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Positioning Understanding
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Infection Control Standards
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Data Collection
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month - Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital (Dec 2021)
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant - Heartland Community College
Timeline
Lead Patient Care Technician
Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2020 - 04.2022
CAREGIVER
12.2019 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Norridge Gardens
08.2015 - 01.2016
NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION -
HEARTLAND COLLEGE