Rachel Callada
Patient Care Technician
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offer comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients and peers for delivering exceptional patient care. Mentor and preceptor for new hires.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Edward Hospital
Naperville, IL
11.2020 - Current
- Obtain patient vital signs, chart in EPIC and report results to nurse, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Assist with ordering, feeding and monitoring intake/output.
- Answer patient assistance calls, assess needs and offer support.
- Assist nursing staff and Physical Therapy with respiratory and physical therapies.
- Collect and transport specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Help patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Monitor Surgical Drains and empty/remove as needed.
- Perform 12 Lead EKG as ordered by Attending Doctor.
Home Health Care Aide
Self Employed
Aurora, IL
03.2017 - 10.2021
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Medical Office Assistant
Damen Medical Center
Chicago, IL
02.2007 - 04.2018
- Protected patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal and financial information.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
Education
Phlebotomy, CPT
Healthcare Inservice, Inc.
Lombard, ILCertified Nursing Assistant, CNA
Healthcare Inservice, Inc.
Lombard, ILLiberal Arts And General Studies
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, ILHigh School Diploma -
Hubbard High School
Chicago, ILSkills
Professional Bedside Manner
Certification
CNA
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Edward Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Home Health Care Aide
Self Employed
03.2017 - 10.2021
Medical Office Assistant
Damen Medical Center
02.2007 - 04.2018
Phlebotomy, CPT
Healthcare Inservice, Inc.
Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA
Healthcare Inservice, Inc.
Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of Illinois At Chicago
High School Diploma -
Hubbard High School
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