Lydia Manis
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Patient-focused tech providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Retail Sales Associate
Cracker Barrell
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Trained and supervised new employees to use selling strategies and apply best practices.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
Crew Member
Hardee's
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homelife Academy
Homeschool05.2021
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Mobility Assistance
- Sterilization Techniques
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Feeding Assistance
- Information Protection
- Data Collection
- Professional Bedside Manners
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2023
Retail Sales Associate
Cracker Barrell
06.2019 - 02.2021
Crew Member
Hardee's
04.2017 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Homelife Academy
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