Meagan Vericker
Tampa,FL
Summary
Hardworking Patient Care Technician working closely with nurses to ensure all of our patient's medical and emotional needs and wants are met on a surgical unit. Performs patient care skills including: CBG's, Vital Sign's, Patient Repositioning, Urinary Catheter Insertion/Care/Removal, IV Removal, Assistance with ADL's, and answering call lights. All patient care skills are performed with compassion and caution to ensure patient satisfaction and safety. All tasks are communicated with the nurse when needed and documented in the patients electronic health record.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
BayCare Health System Inc.
Tampa, FL
07.2024 - Current
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
FOH Cashier/Weekend Party Host
Playground's of Tampa
Tampa, FL
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
- Assisted in preparing the entertainment program for the event.
- Adapted quickly to last-minute changes or challenges, maintaining composure under pressure.
Host
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Tampa, FL
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Answered customer inquiries regarding the menu, restaurant services, and special promotions.
- Assisted other departments when needed such as bussing tables or delivering food orders.
- Assisted servers in seating guests by escorting them to their tables.
- Greeted guests upon arrival and provided them with menus.
- Maintained cleanliness of lobby area, including wiping down tables and chairs.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating customer needs.
- Collaborated with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate customers.
- Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
- Notified server after seating parties in section to facilitate prompt service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of South Florida
St. Petersburg, FL05-2028
High School Diploma -
Tampa Catholic High School
Tampa, FL05-2024
Skills
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Catheter Care
- ADL support
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- HIPAA
- Collecting specimens
- Patient Care and Safety
Certification
- AHA Basic Life Support Certification: July 2024- July 2026
Affiliations
Tampa General Hospital Volunteer:
-September 2022-Present
-Currently a NICU Volunteer
-Also volunteered in Central Supply and the Emergency Department
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children/Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies:
-June 2023-July 2024
-Participated in the 2023 and 2024 summer volunteer programs
-Volunteered with the traveling art cart (APH) and in patient transport (APH/WPH)
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
BayCare Health System Inc.
07.2024 - Current
FOH Cashier/Weekend Party Host
Playground's of Tampa
03.2023 - 07.2024
Host
Carrabba's Italian Grill
01.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of South Florida
High School Diploma -
Tampa Catholic High School