Rachel Hammersley
Tucker,GA
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed nearly over 2 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Partner
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Delivered high-quality care to bariatric, and general surgical patients in hospital facility.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Education
No Degree - Nursing Science
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA06.2027
High School Diploma -
Triton High School
Erwin, NC06.2018
Skills
- Decision making
- Time management
- Empathy and understanding
- Documentation accuracy
- Medical terminology
- Attention to detail
- Infection control
- First aid and CPR
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- ADL Support
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Basic Life Support BLS Certified
Languages
Korean
Limited Working
Timeline
Patient Care Partner
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
06.2022 - Current
No Degree - Nursing Science
Georgia Highlands College
High School Diploma -
Triton High School