Meagan Cornelius

• Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
• Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and meal preparation.
• Observed changes in client behavior or physical condition and reported to supervisor or family members.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting.
• Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature when needed.
• Assisted with mobility issues by providing assistance with walking or transferring from one place to another.

• Ensures that each patient processes appropriate or medical clearance needed for successful surgeries before the patients are scheduled for their procedure.
• Interacts with patients and physicians and other staff both within a Clinic and at outside facilities providing accurate, timely and responsive information
• Order patients’ test results and assess information from reports to determine if a patient is ready for surgery
• Sends proper medication in to the patient's pharmacy, and be sure they have the instructions directed by the physicians

Among the duties include the checking-in and out of a patient, gathering a patient's information for the Doctors and Nurses to use, communicates with the patient's family or caregivers, and processes insurance billing.

• Submits fees and claims to insurance companies manually or digitally.
• Verifies demographics and insurance information to register patients in computer system.
• Updates reference materials with Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payer requirements, guidelines, policies and list of accepted insurance plans.
• Organizes and maintained records by updating and obtaining both personal and financial information from patients.
• Determined patient financial needs and referred eligible patients to proper county, state or federal agencies to obtain financial assistance.

• Checking patients’ blood pressure, heartbeat and pulse regularly
• Providing compassionate care by listening to patients’ concerns and guiding them by answering any questions or concerns
• Monitoring patients’ conditions and providing updates to healthcare team
• Turning, repositioning and move patients between beds, wheelchairs and seats
• Helping patients to the restroom and dress
• Monitoring patients’ food and liquid intake
• Escort patients to get X-rays and other imaging tests

The duties of a patient care technician depend on the patient's needs. I may help patients get from their beds to the chair, monitor vital signs, help them dress up, or eat meals. I also provide emotional support to patients and families.

• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Assisted nurses with cleaning G-tube, J-tube and regular catheter insertion.
• Charted patient blood pressures, temperatures, blood sugar levels and vitals, using Epic.
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.

• Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
• Used mobility devices to transport patients.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Provides care ensuring patient/resident safety
• Applies & releases restraints, and provides exercise
• Assists patients in and out of bed and into wheelchair with the correct use of the transfer belt and practices proper body mechanics while moving/transferring patients