Mikayla Russell
Westville,Indiana
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over a year of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Unit Coordinator
Northwest Health
05.2023 - Current
- Achieved appropriate patient flow by admitting, transferring and discharging patients in computer system and notifying appropriate personnel of patient status verbally and through signage.
- Coordinated and maintained referral sources related to admissions, discharges and follow up services to sustain daily census requirements.
- Identified and facilitated resolution of unit operational problems independently, collaborating with manager to resolve complex problems.
- Received physicians and visitors on unit, identifying, acknowledging and responding to patient, physician and staff needs to meet operational and care needs of parties.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions.
- Served as point of contact for inquiries and directed any issues to supervisor for timely resolution
Patient Care Technician, IMCU
Northwest Health
01.2023 - Current
- Acted as charge nursing assistant as well as participated in training of new assistive personnel.
- Obtained 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.
Patient Care Technician, Medical Surgical
Northwest Health
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Obtained 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Purdue University - Northwest
Westville, IN12.2023
Skills
- Nursing Standards
- Patient Vital Taking
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Patient Safety
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Regulatory Documentation
- Organization and Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptable and Flexible
Clinical Education Experience
Pediatrics- Comer Children's Hospital Spring 2023
Bariatrics- Northwest Health Spring 2023
Respite Care- A Rosie Place for Children Spring 2023
Neonatal and Obstetrics- Advocate Christ Medical Center Fall 2022
Progressive Care Unit- Franciscan Health Michigan City Fall 2022
Medical Surgical Unit- Northwest Health Porter Spring 2022
Behavioral Health- Franciscan Health Michigan City - Behavior Med. Spring 2022
Medical Surgical Unit- Methodist Southlake Campus Fall 2021
Certification
- American Heart Association CPR, AED and First Aid Earned May 2023
- Phlebotomy Training Earned July 2023
Online Charting Experience
- EPIC, Cerner Fall 2021 to Present
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer - Remote Area Medical April, 2023
Timeline
Emergency Room Unit Coordinator
Northwest Health
05.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician, IMCU
Northwest Health
01.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Medical Surgical
Northwest Health
06.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Purdue University - Northwest
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