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Madelaine Hinkle

Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania

Summary

Proven Specialist Patient Care Technician with a robust background at UPMC, adept in emergency response and advanced communication. Excelled in quality assessment, significantly enhancing patient care through analytical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated exceptional ability in patient advocacy and utilizing point-of-care testing devices, setting a high standard for patient support and care.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Specialist Patient Care Technician

UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2023 - Current
  • Starting IVs, drawing Labs, monitoring vital signs, obtaining blood sugars, completing and interpreting EKGs.
  • Working with the rapid response team during L1 and L2 traumas, strokes, and cardiac arrests.
  • Inserting Foley catheters and intermittent straight catheters.
  • Using devices such as the ISTAT, ABL90, and Cinitek to run point-of-care testing.
  • Documenting all actions and notifying RNs of any abnormalities or concerns.
  • Communicating and working with all members of the interdisciplinary team.

Student Nurse Intern

UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • I observed the administration of medications with my preceptor.
  • Assisted in patient care activities under the supervision of my preceptor, including vital signs, lab draws, catheterization, EKGs, and specimen collections.
  • Conducted triage assessments on new patients.
  • Built rapport with patients' family members and support system.
  • I increased my knowledge of the charting system used in the Presbyterian ED, and documented all of my actions under the supervision of my preceptor.
  • Advocated for patient needs with the interdisciplinary team, and implemented outlined treatment plans.

Nursing Assistant

Moss Rehab, Jefferson
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Vital signs, blood sugars, bladder scans, and routine nursing assistant duties.
  • Responsible for patients with spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries who required assistance with ADLs, such as eating, changing, bathing, and bathroom needs.
  • Using transferring devices such as a Hoyer lift, wheelchairs, and the Sarah Steady.
  • Communicating with RNs and working with the interdisciplinary team.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
05-2025

Skills

  • Quality assurance
  • Quality assessment
  • Emergency response
  • Analytical thinking
  • Advanced communication
  • Advanced Education

Clinical Experience

  • 90 hours in the 10D respiratory unit of UPMC Presbyterian Hospital of Pittsburgh
  • 90 hours in the 8D pediatric unit of UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
  • 90 hours in multiple units of the UPMC Magee Women's Hospital of Pittsburgh
  • 90 hours in the 12N medical surgical unit of UPMC Presbyterian Hospital of Pittsburgh
  • 90 hours in the 6D neurological medical surgical unit of UPMC Presbyterian Hospital of Pittsburgh

Accomplishments

  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Certification

  • Basic Lifecare Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association)

Timeline

Student Nurse Intern

UPMC
05.2024 - 07.2024

Specialist Patient Care Technician

UPMC
08.2023 - Current

Nursing Assistant

Moss Rehab, Jefferson
05.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Pittsburgh

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