Rachel Gorman
Evansville,IN
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience in both hospital and long-term care environments. Strengths include providing empathetic patient support, conducting vital sign measurements, and assisting with daily living activities. Have consistently received positive feedback from patients and healthcare team members for commitment to high-quality patient-centered care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
Newburg, IN
02.2021 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Performed EKGs, bladder scans, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
Direct Support Professional
ResCare
Evansville, IN
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Dietary Aide
Golden Living-Woodlands
Newburg, IN
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Ensured that all food was prepared according to established health standards.
- Monitored expiration dates on products and disposed of any spoiled or expired foods.
- Provided assistance with meal setup, serving, and clean up as needed.
- Observed special diets prescribed by physicians or nutritionists.
- Checked temperatures of hot food before serving it to patients and residents.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen, dining and utility areas to promote healthy environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Castle High School
Newburgh, IN05-2019
Skills
- Infection prevention
- Patient hygiene management
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Multitasking
- Task Delegation
- Scheduling appointments
- New Hire Training
Certification
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional
ResCare
07.2019 - 01.2020
Dietary Aide
Golden Living-Woodlands
12.2018 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Castle High School
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