Mellissa Joseph
Willingboro,NJ
Summary
Patient-focused professional offers support in critical care, pre-op, medical-surgical and post-op cases in medical center environments. Delivers customized education to patients of diverse conditions and backgrounds. Excellent decision-making, time management and communication skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Tech
Virtua Memorial Hospital
Mount Holly, NJ
03.2019 - Current
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Patient Care Technician
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
02.1997 - 03.2019
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.h
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Stepful Institute
Detroit, MI06-2024
High School Diploma -
New Brunswick High School
New Brunswick, NJ06-1988
Some College (No Degree) -
Lincoln Technical Institute - Edison
Iselin, NJSkills
- Mobility Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic nursing care
- Feeding Assistance
- Emergency Response
Timeline
Patient Care Tech
Virtua Memorial Hospital
03.2019 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
02.1997 - 03.2019
Medical Assistant -
Stepful Institute
High School Diploma -
New Brunswick High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Lincoln Technical Institute - Edison