Payton Wheelwright
Ogden,UT
Summary
Thoughtful Patient Care Technician committed to thorough, individualized care and comprehensive compassion for patients with all kinds of needs. Kind, approachable and knowledgeable about medical field and communicating with patients and physicians. Offers 6 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering the best care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Intermountain Medical Center; McKay-Dee Hospital
Ogden , Utah
02.2020 - Current
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Resident Care Coordinator
Family Tree Assisted Living
West Point , UT
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Hired and trained 13 new staff members on facility policies, patient care and medicine distribution
- Assigned work schedules to employees for adequate shift coverage
- Resolved customer complaints or problems to decrease escalation issues to management
- Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning
Certified Nursing Assistant/Med Technician
Family Tree Assisted Living
West Point , UT
06.2016 - 02.2020
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep RN informed of changes
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork and compassion
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
Certified Nursing Assistant
LifeTouch HomeHealth
Bountiful , UT
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheel-chairs and preparing assistive devices
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
Certified Nursing Assistant
Healthwatch HomeHealth
Clearfield , UT
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheel-chairs and preparing assistive devices
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
Cashier
Macey's Grocery Store
Clinton , UT
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers
- Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with 100% accuracy
- Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes
- Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Associate of Science
Weber State University
Ogden, UTSkills
- Patient evaluation
- Analytical thinking
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient-focused care
- Strategic decision-making
Accomplishments
Award Nominee for IHC: Partners in Excellence award 2022.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Intermountain Medical Center; McKay-Dee Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Resident Care Coordinator
Family Tree Assisted Living
07.2019 - 02.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
LifeTouch HomeHealth
01.2019 - 07.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Healthwatch HomeHealth
10.2016 - 10.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant/Med Technician
Family Tree Assisted Living
06.2016 - 02.2020
Cashier
Macey's Grocery Store
07.2015 - 06.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Associate of Science
Weber State University
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