Michelle Ponti - Patient Care Technician / Health Unit Coordinator - Advent Health

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant committed to delivering high-quality care while meeting both medical and personal needs. Kind and energetic professional known for providing outstanding bedside manner, and a dedication to patient safety and satisfaction in diverse healthcare settings.

Overview

6

years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician / Health Unit Coordinator

Advent Health

Orlando

01.2020 - Current

Provide direct patient care including hygiene, mobility, feeding, and emotional support
Perform routine EKGs and telemetry support
Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
Assist nursing staff and respond to patient needs with urgency and empathy
Cross-trained to support front desk functions: answer phones, coordinate admissions/discharges, transcribe orders, and manage medical records
Ensure accuracy and timeliness in EMR systems (Epic/Cerner)
Maintain clear communication with clinical teams, patients, and families
Uphold infection control standards and patient safety protocols
Record and report vital signs, blood glucose levels, and intake/output, promptly alerting nursing staff to abnormal findings

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Florida (UCF)

Orlando, FL

Associate-level - Nursing Prerequisites

Valencia College