Mary Jane Hallahan
Port Charlotte,FL
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Surgical Technology and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Personal Caregiver
Cheryl Ficsher
301 Camden Lane
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted client with daily living activities to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with client to meet individual needs.
- Administered medications and monitored health conditions for timely intervention and support.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding client progress and care updates.
- Provided companionship to client, fostering emotional well-being and reducing feelings of isolation
- Adapted quickly to changing client needs, demonstrating flexibility in caregiving approach.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Ensured client safety by closely monitoring their health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns or emergencies.
- Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention to their unique needs.
- Promoted client health by assisting with daily hygiene tasks, medication administration, and regular exercise routines.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted client in maintaining independence through consistent support and encouragement.
- Implemented creative strategies to keep client engaged in activities that promoted cognitive functioning and mental stimulation.
- Developed positive relationships with client by demonstrating empathy, patience, flexibility, which led to increased trust between caregiver and client.
- Provided emotional support for client during difficult times, fostering trust and strong rapport.
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills to address unforeseen issues or complications in the caregiving process effectively.
- Enhanced quality of life for client by facilitating social activities and outings designed to engage and stimulate.
- Supported client with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Capri Rehabilitation Center
Venice, FL
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Documented patient progress and care provided in electronic health records.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Administered medication under supervision of nursing staff, contributing to effective treatment plans.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and medical procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols and infection control measures in all interactions.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Patient Care Technician II
Gulf Coast Medical Center
Fort Myers, FL
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering comfort and dignity to patients in their final stages.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- 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.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients through diligent observation and reporting of changes in condition.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to safer hospital environment.
- Enhanced patient recovery by applying therapeutic techniques as instructed by physical therapists.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
- Contributed to team meetings, offering insights on patient care improvements based on direct observations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Technologist
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama, AL11-2025
No Degree - Nursing
Auburn University
Port Charlotte, FL03-2027
Certificate of Technical Studies - Electrocardiograph Technician
Horizon Healthcare
Port Charlotte, FL08-2020
Certificate of Technical Studies - Patient Care Technician
Horizon Healthcare
Port Charlotte, FL02-2020
Certificate of Technical Studies - Phlebotomy
Horizon Healthcare
Port Charlotte, FL07-2019
Skills
- Continuous learning attitude
- Surgical equipment handling
- Critical thinking
- Communication and teamwork
- Sterile technique mastery
- Patient positioning expertise
- Professionalism and ethics
- Preoperative preparation proficiency
- Medical terminology
- Infection control practices
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Basic life support
- Safe sharps disposal
- Attention to detail
- Specimen collection
- Patient preparation
- Patient confidentiality
Certification
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- Certified CNA
- Certified Surgical Technologist
- CET - EKG Technician
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Private Personal Caregiver
Cheryl Ficsher
02.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Capri Rehabilitation Center
02.2023 - 02.2024
Patient Care Technician II
Gulf Coast Medical Center
03.2020 - 03.2022
Certificate - Surgical Technologist
Auburn University
No Degree - Nursing
Auburn University
Certificate of Technical Studies - Electrocardiograph Technician
Horizon Healthcare
Certificate of Technical Studies - Patient Care Technician
Horizon Healthcare
Certificate of Technical Studies - Phlebotomy
Horizon Healthcare
Key Contributor Award
Mary Jane Hallahan is recognized for going above and beyond in the completion of an assigned key strategic project or role, and for providing an invaluable contribution to the success of our health system.