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MARGARET KLEIN

CEDAR RAPIDS,US

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Summary

Healthcare professional with seven years of experience in direct patient care, with interest in learning new skills and expanding my healthcare experience.

Overview

1
Certification
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Mercy Medical Center
Cedar Rapids, IA

Patient Care Technician
11.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Provide direct patient care to patients on a medical surgical inpatient unit.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities and personal hygiene.
  • Monitored vital signs.
  • Managed high patient loads with accurate care.
  • Supported nursing staff during procedures.
  • Answered patient call lights.
  • Maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records.

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Pharmacy Technician Trainee
01.2024 - 11.2024

Job overview

  • Prepared prescriptions and updated pharmacy inventory
  • Answered phone calls and entered prescription orders.
  • Provided efficient customer service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Floated between various pharmacy locations within the hospital as needed.

Cell Staff - Healthcare staffing agency
Anamosa, IA

Medication Aide
03.2023 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Administered oral medications with a Medication Aide certification.
  • Organized medications and maintained accurate documentation.
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient vitals and assessments.

Vinton Lutheran Homes
Vinton, IA

Patient Care Technician/Certified Medication Aide
08.2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Administered medication with a Medication Aide certification
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and hygiene tasks.
  • Maintained accurate documentation and supported care team.

Brightstar Care - Healthcare Staffing Agency
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Caregiver
01.2019 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Cared for clients with Alzheimer's disease and paraplegia.
  • Assisted clients with daily living skills and personal hygiene.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support.
  • Transported clients to and from appointments.

Education

Mount Vernon Community High School
Mount Vernon, IA

High School Diploma
05-2018

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Some College (No Degree) from Health Sciences- Prerequisite Coursework
09-2026

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • CPR certified
  • Health records management
  • EMR management
  • Acute care
  • Patient communication
  • Positive attitude

Certification

CPR/BLS American Heart Association

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Mercy Medical Center
11.2024 - Current

Pharmacy Technician Trainee

University of Iowa
01.2024 - 11.2024

Medication Aide

Cell Staff - Healthcare staffing agency
03.2023 - 09.2023

Patient Care Technician/Certified Medication Aide

Vinton Lutheran Homes
08.2022 - 03.2023

Caregiver

Brightstar Care - Healthcare Staffing Agency
01.2019 - 03.2023

Mount Vernon Community High School

High School Diploma

Kirkwood Community College

Some College (No Degree) from Health Sciences- Prerequisite Coursework
MARGARET KLEIN