MICHELLE SEAWOOD
Markham,IL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
DaVita Dialysis Center
10.2022 - Current
- Obtained o patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Porter Place
01.2020 - Current
- Supervise and assist 10-15 assigned residents daily with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, and physical movements while preserving patient dignity and respect
- Display strong clinical skills accessing, monitoring, and recording patient vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration, and glucose checks
- Prepare, serve, and feed meals to patients adhering to physician prescribed nutritional diet guidelines
- Transfer patients from bed to chair, bed to commode, chair to commode, using Gait Belts, Hoyer Lifts, and Sit to Stands as needed ensuring patient safety and comfort
- Observe and report any changes in physical and emotional behaviors in patients to nursing and physician staff
- Record patient daily activity in Point of Care database system complying with all HIPPA standards in patient documentation and interactions
Activity and Dietary Aide
Estates of Hyde Park
06.2013 - 07.2017
- Organized, lead, and promoted interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, hobbies, films, field trips and family engagement
- Managed daily operations of recreation facilities; enforced rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety
- Assessed needs and interests of individuals and groups and planned activities accordingly
- Professionally met and greeted residents and visiting guests to positively enhance dining experience
- Prepared nutritional meals and snacks following recipes and ensuring appropriate portioned servings
- Observed patient food intake and reported progress and any dietary problems to dietician
- Cleaned and sanitized dining, kitchen, and counter areas
Route Specialist
Sunrise 2 Sunset Appliance Repair
05.2011 - 05.2013
- Entered details such as payments, account information and call logs into computer system
- Responded to customer requests via telephone and email
- Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies
Dietary Cook
Mount Sinai Hospital
12.2006 - 04.2011
- Prepared meals, and special dietary requests according to established patient dietary plan
- Followed standard recipes, menus and portions according to established standards; served food ensuring meal accuracy
- Adhered to all proper standard and regulations for product freshness, food safety, weights and measurements, refrigeration and sanitation
Education
Patient Care Technician Program -
South Suburban College
Holland, South, ILCertified Nursing Assistant Program Employment & Employer Services - undefined
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, Chicago, ILWorkforce Development Program - undefined
Skills
- RELEVANT SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Patient focused; Compassionate care, safety, support, & advocacy
- Excellent communication skills; written, oral, and interpersonal
- Privacy / HIPAA Regulations
- CPR and First-Aid Certified
- Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Specimen Transportation
- Patient Vital Taking
- Data Collection
- Patient Safety
- Taking Vital Sign
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Patient Care Technician
DaVita Dialysis Center
10.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Porter Place
01.2020 - Current
Activity and Dietary Aide
Estates of Hyde Park
06.2013 - 07.2017
Route Specialist
Sunrise 2 Sunset Appliance Repair
05.2011 - 05.2013
Dietary Cook
Mount Sinai Hospital
12.2006 - 04.2011
Patient Care Technician Program -
South Suburban College
Certified Nursing Assistant Program Employment & Employer Services - undefined
Prairie State College
Workforce Development Program - undefined
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