Melissa Stickland

Responsibilities have included, but are not limited to:

• Checking patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Enhancing patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
• Ensuring prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
• Reducing patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
• Offering immediate assistance in emergency and routine situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Assisting in all emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
• Conducting routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Conducting basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
• Change linens, and trash in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Respond to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.

Job duties included, but were not limited to:

• Monitoring vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
• Assisting nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
• Enhancing patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Assisting in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
• Performing blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
• Provide high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
• Maintain clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
• Foster strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
• Assist in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
• Facilitate smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
• Recognize potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
• Reduce stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
• Enable increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
• Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
• Contributed to team meetings, offering insights on patient care improvements based on direct observations.
• Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering comfort and dignity to patients in their final stages.
• Performed multiple Unit Coordinator jobs such as paging Specialists, arranging transports for patients and answering calls.

• Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
• Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
• Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
• Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
• Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
• Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
• Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.