Megan kearns
Allentown,PA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience meeting patient physical and mental needs. Efficient and budget-conscious with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Well-versed in equipment usage and maintenance. Proven track record of delivering exceptional patient service and managing documentation needs. Experienced in optimizing treatments and care planning through open communication with healthcare staff. Diligent in tracking patient details, managing laboratory samples, and providing skilled mobility support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Styluses hospital
Bethlehem, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Collected specimens for laboratory tests upon request of medical staff.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Ensured proper nutrition by providing meals, snacks and fluids to patients as instructed by medical staff.
- Helped maintain a clean environment in all areas assigned.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is functioning properly.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Patient Transporter
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Allentown , PA
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Greeted and assisted patients in wheelchairs to their appointments.
- Assisted nurses with patient transfers, using proper body mechanics and safety measures.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport vehicles and equipment.
- Provided timely transportation services for outpatients to various medical facilities.
- Responded promptly and appropriately to requests for assistance from hospital staff.
- Followed all safety guidelines while transporting patients in a wheelchair or bed.
- Educated patients on safe transfer techniques while preparing them for transport.
- Assisted patients with entering and exiting vehicles, and transferring from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.
Server
Country Meadows Retirement Communities
Allentown , PA
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA06-2023
GED -
Parkland High School
Allentown, PA06-2019
Certificate - Nursing
St.Lukes School of Nursing
Bethlehem, PASkills
- CPR Certified
- Injury Prevention
- Physical Fitness
- Oxygen Administration
- Emergency Response
- First Aid
- Complex Problem-Solving
Affiliations
- clinical hours in multiple hospital settings
- research projects
- multiple hours in lab settings
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Styluses hospital
09.2023 - Current
Patient Transporter
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
06.2021 - 08.2023
Server
Country Meadows Retirement Communities
11.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
GED -
Parkland High School
Certificate - Nursing
St.Lukes School of Nursing
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