Rachel Dalton
Lexington,KY
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers six years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Float Resource PCA & Unit Secretery
Saint Joseph Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurse,s and other healthcare personnel.
- Improved unit workflow by effectively prioritizing tasks and collaborating with team members to complete assignments in a timely manner.
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Health Hospital
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Resident Care Aide
The Willows At Citation
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene tasks, ensuring their dignity and comfort throughout the process.
- Managed challenging behaviors among residents using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Enhanced resident well-being by providing compassionate care and support in daily activities.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY12.2025
Skills
- Incoming Call Reception
- Strong Organization
- Customer Service
- Telephone reception
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Patient chart maintenance
- Unit secretary training
- EMR / EHR
- Nursing station operations
- Emotional Support
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Continuing education
- Diabetes management
- Transfer Techniques
- Emergency Response
- Patient Observation
- ADL support
- Patient Services
- Infection control standards
- Infection prevention
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- Clinical Training
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CET - EKG Technician
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Float Resource PCA & Unit Secretery
Saint Joseph Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Health Hospital
08.2019 - 08.2023
Resident Care Aide
The Willows At Citation
05.2018 - 08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bluegrass Community And Technical College