Mary Elizabeth Baker
Dayton,Ohio
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician Instructor
Dayton Job Corps
08.2021 - Current
- Teach Young Adults Students Ranging From Ages of 16 to 24
- Make Curriculum for Patient Care Technician Class
- Ordering Required Material To Help Teach Students Necessary Skills
- Help With The Transition From Being On Center Students To Real World Working Adults
- Maintain clean and safe environment to promote examples of a idea patient room to ensure safety and comfort.
- Educated students on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful patient-centered care.
Nursing Assistant
Kettering Health, Kettering Medical Center
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Patient Care Technician
DaVita Dialysis
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Monitoring blood pressures and heart rates
- Cannulation
- Providing central line catheter care
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Hooking up to dialysis machine to properly clean their blood and remove fluid
Patient Care Technician
Premier Health Partners, Valley Hospital
10.2017 - 12.2018
- 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.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Care Spring, Stone Spring Of Vandalia
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Capital Healthcare, Carriage Inn Of Dayton
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Resident Care Aide
Cottages of Clayton
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Assist with ambulation, bathing, dressing, personal care, light household duties, managing a kitchenette.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
Crew Member Cook
Wendys Restaurant
09.2010 - 09.2013
- Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
- Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
- Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.
- Understood cooking techniques and fundamentals to maximize safe food handling.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Prepared meals with special accommodations for those with allergies.
- Checked temperature of foods to guarantee doneness and prevent food-borne illnesses.
Education
Diploma -
Thurgood Marshall High School
DenMar Career Based Training, 6927 - undefined
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH06.2024
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Data Collection
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Family Communication
- Emotional and Social Support
- Reading Comprehension
- Corrective Action Planning
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Vitals Documentation
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Patient Service
- Coordination
- Patient Admission
- Launder Clothing and Linens
- Inventory Restocking
- Laundry Pickup
Certification
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant #F9P3K7X3
- BLS 1st Aid CPR
225415286022
- STNA - State Tested Nursing Assistant
401501110413
Timeline
Patient Care Technician Instructor
Dayton Job Corps
08.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician
DaVita Dialysis
03.2021 - 08.2021
Nursing Assistant
Kettering Health, Kettering Medical Center
01.2019 - 08.2021
Patient Care Technician
Premier Health Partners, Valley Hospital
10.2017 - 12.2018
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Care Spring, Stone Spring Of Vandalia
10.2015 - 10.2017
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Capital Healthcare, Carriage Inn Of Dayton
07.2015 - 10.2015
Resident Care Aide
Cottages of Clayton
01.2013 - 04.2015
Crew Member Cook
Wendys Restaurant
09.2010 - 09.2013
Diploma -
Thurgood Marshall High School
DenMar Career Based Training, 6927 - undefined
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
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