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Mikayla Kavounas

Coudersport,PA

Summary

Compassionate Patient Care Technician recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion, with a strong focus on patient monitoring and vital signs measurement. Demonstrates exceptional communication and teamwork skills to ensure optimal patient support, backed by extensive direct support experience in healthcare. Proficient in mobility assistance, documentation requirements, and paperwork procedures, while adapting seamlessly to changing needs.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Cuba Memorial Hospital
Cuba, NY
09.2023 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
  • Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
  • Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
  • Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
  • Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
  • Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
  • Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.

Designated Support Person

Intandem
Olean , NY
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
  • Observed changes in condition or behavior of patients and reported to nursing staff.
  • Maintained cleanliness of patient area by changing bed linens and cleaning up spills.
  • Monitored food intake of assigned patients during meal times and recorded it on appropriate forms.
  • Performed basic clerical tasks such as answering phones and filing documents.
  • Used proper body mechanics when lifting, transferring or positioning immobile patients.
  • Helped maintain a safe environment by checking equipment regularly for any malfunctions.
  • Provided comfort measures such as backrubs or application of lotion to dry skin areas.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Jamestown Community College
Olean, NY
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Coudersport Area Jr/Sr Highschool
Coudersport, PA
05-2021

Skills

  • ADL support
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Bed preparation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Restocking supplies
  • Patient hygiene management
  • Basic nursing care
  • Infection prevention
  • Information protection
  • Team collaboration
  • Vitals documentation
  • Compassionate care
  • Patient advocacy
  • Catheter care
  • Mobility assistance
  • CPR certification
  • Body mechanics knowledge
  • Patient positioning
  • Active listening
  • Patient education
  • Adaptable
  • Emotional support
  • Patient assistance

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Cuba Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - Current

Designated Support Person

Intandem
06.2022 - 11.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Jamestown Community College

High School Diploma -

Coudersport Area Jr/Sr Highschool

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