Rachel Dingle

PtCA

Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine

Myerstown , PA

2023.06 - Current

Provides age appropriate care for the patient population served. For example, gives consideration to growth & developmental phase of life, to age related factors such as thermal regulation, nutrition, safety and functional needs of the patient.
Uses appropriate resources for patients with special needs such as language barriers, sensory problems, altered cognition, cultural and religious needs.
Assists with patient care by preparing patients for exam and treatment: brings patient into appropriate care area as directed, assists with undressing patient per protocol or exposing area for exam as protocols dictate.
Integrates principles of infection control & infection prevention into practice.
Stocks patient rooms with supplies and removes outdated items.
Sets up equipment and procedure trays (using sterile and/or unsterile techniques) as necessary to assist physicians and Physician assistants in preparation for suturing and other emergency department procedures (splinting and casting, pelvic examinations).
Responds to Trauma, Stroke ,and Code R activations assisting with patient care
Bathes patients and provides assistance with hygiene. Changes incontinent patients promptly and provides appropriate skin care.
Empties bedpans, urinals, commodes, and assists patient to the bathroom.
Distributes nourishment's as scheduled.
Measures and records intake and output.
Positions patients correctly, aligns and supports torso and limbs as directed and per patient comfort. Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher using safety measures appropriate for patient and vehicle.
Makes hourly rounds for patient safety and customer service. Responds to patient call lights in a timely manner.
Assists visitors to the unit in finding patient rooms, staff members and other resources. Checks with the RN as necessary for visitors
Properly collect and label specimen(s) for lab completion
Inventories patient belongings at admission, transfer and discharge.
Provides 1:1 patient supervision in “Sitter” role for patient safety and suicide precautions.
Communicates clearly and with courtesy with all members of healthcare team, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
Keeps track of patient location, communicates to RN, other healthcare providers and patient’s family.
Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new employees.
Assists patients with meals, feeds patients as needed.

Summary

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Work History

PtCA

Education

High School Diploma -

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PtCA

High School Diploma -

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