Patrick Burkhart
Crestline,OH
Summary
I am a recent graduate with foundational knowledge in LPN nursing and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive. I am pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise within your company.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Ohio Department Of Rehabilitation And Correction RIchland Correctional
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced facility security by monitoring inmate behavior and compliance.
- Maintained safety protocols, fostering a secure correctional environment.
- Conducted inspections to identify hazards and enforce facility regulations.
- Executed emergency response procedures, ensuring swift action during incidents.
- Recorded daily activities and incidents accurately for comprehensive reporting.
- Facilitated conflict de-escalation strategies with team collaboration and communication.
Polysomnography Technician
Avita Health System
01.2017 - 09.2023
- Conducted comprehensive sleep studies to diagnose and monitor sleep disorders.
- Operated polysomnography equipment ensuring accurate data collection and analysis.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and protocols during sleep study procedures.
- Educated patients on sleep hygiene practices to improve overall health outcomes.
- Educated patients about healthy sleep habits to promote long-term wellness beyond their time in the clinic setting.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new software programs and diagnostic equipment to stay current with industry advancements.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment for both patients and colleagues by following established laboratory protocols.
- Ensured patient safety during sleep studies by adhering to strict protocols and emergency procedures.
- Exceeded compliance requirements through diligent adherence to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
10.2010 - 06.2016
- Administered dialysis treatments while ensuring patient comfort and safety
- Monitored patient vitals and machine functionality during procedures
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized treatment plans
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments and outcomes
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency in clinic
- Educated patients about treatment processes, encouraging adherence to care plans
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Pioneer CTC
Shelby, OH12-2025
High School Diploma -
Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow
Columbus, OH06-2007
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Mental health awareness
- Safety and security enforcement
- Safety
- Security procedures
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient communication
- Medical record documentation
- Patient monitoring
- BiPAP titration
- CPAP titration
- Oxygen saturation monitoring
- Heart rate monitoring
- Respiratory event scoring
- Infection control procedures
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Patient support and education
- Patient care
- Reliability
- CPR certification
- Effective communication
- Active listening
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Ohio Department Of Rehabilitation And Correction RIchland Correctional
09.2023 - Current
Polysomnography Technician
Avita Health System
01.2017 - 09.2023
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
10.2010 - 06.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Pioneer CTC
High School Diploma -
Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow