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Maria Freeland

New Lebanon,OH

Summary

Dedicated Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Miami Valley Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and emergency response. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and professional bedside manner. Recognized for optimizing rehabilitation progress and ensuring accurate documentation, contributing to improved patient outcomes in fast-paced healthcare environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Miami Valley Hospital
12.2024 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Worked in a fast-paced floor on a 36-bed Neuro unit
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow, and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in an electronic health record.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
  • Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.

Patient Care Technician

Reid Health Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between healthcare settings by effectively communicating patient needs and preferences during handoffs.
  • I floated through the hospital working in the ED, Observation, and a 36-bed unit MedSurg
  • Optimized rehabilitation progress for post-operative patients by providing support during physical therapy sessions.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Hemodialysis Technician

Fresenius Medical Care
01.2017 - 12.2022
  • Responded to dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
  • Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
  • Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
  • Participated in technical and clinical competency reviews to maintain dialysis treatment skill level.
  • Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters.
  • Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of patient medical records, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Provided pre-and post-hemodialysis assessments for each patient, identifying potential concerns before they escalated into more serious issues.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Fortis College Of Nursing
Centerville, OH
06-2025

High School Diploma -

Connersville High School
Connersville, IN
05-2004

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient observation
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Basic life support
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Cannulation techniques
  • Emergency response
  • Direct patient care
  • Electronic charting
  • Patient care technician
  • Hemodialysis procedures

Certification

  • NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
  • CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
  • CPR Certified- American Heart Association
  • NIH Stroke Certification

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Miami Valley Hospital
12.2024 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Reid Health Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2024

Hemodialysis Technician

Fresenius Medical Care
01.2017 - 12.2022

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Fortis College Of Nursing

High School Diploma -

Connersville High School

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