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Table Tennis
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Paul Karabelas

Student
Park Ridge,IL

Summary

I worked in healthcare and am Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. I Supported patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use. Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 3 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care. Professional in supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature. Collaborative team member dedicated to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable. Responsible team member always willing to assume additional responsibility. Reliable and task-driven with passion for top-quality patient care. Safely transports equipment and patients to foster consistent positive outcomes. Approachable Patient Transporter with familiarity in moving patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher or bed. Conducted tests on patients, including EKGs to ascertain diseases, conditions and complications in relation to cardiovascular system. Driven student leveraging studies in Psychology and seeks real-world experience as an HVAC technician. Offers strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills. Currently, I am changing my line of interest towards a trade related degree. Abt is a company that has been around for many decades with a great reputation for its customers and employees alike and I am interested in working for the company as well as moving up within the company.

Overview

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years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

NorthShore University HealthSystem
Glenview, IL
10.2018 - 06.2020
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition at all times to safeguard health information.
  • Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.

Package Handler

UPS
Chicago, IL
07.2016 - 07.2017
  • Loaded package containers onto forklifts and transported into packaging areas.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Safely transported hazardous items using [Type] equipment avoiding accidents and mishaps.
  • Assembled, sealed and loaded packages into correct trucks.
  • Informed purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Dominican University
River Forest,IL
06.2016 - 06.2016

Software

Microsoft Word, Powerpoint,Excel

Certification

First Aid/CPR Certified

Interests

Table Tennis, Music, Real Estate

Table Tennis

Table Tennis is one of my go to hobbies that I enjoy during my downtime.

Timeline

First Aid/CPR Certified

01-2021

Patient Care Technician

NorthShore University HealthSystem
10.2018 - 06.2020

Package Handler

UPS
07.2016 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Dominican University
06.2016 - 06.2016
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