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Rajavi Patel

Harwood Heights,IL

Summary

Patient Care Technician with experience at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, specializing in vital signs monitoring and patient safety. Demonstrated expertise in patient education and emergency response. Strong communication skills enhance compassionate care and patient well-being through active listening and personal assistance.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
Melrose Park, Illinois
01.2025 - Current
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
  • Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
  • Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Central Baptist Village
Norridge, Illinois
11.2023 - 01.2025
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.

Cashier

Charleys Philly Cheesesteak and Wings
Broadview, USA
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
  • Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
  • Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
  • Count money in the cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
  • Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.

CNA Student / Clinical

Central Baptist Home
Norridge, USA
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • Participated in continuing education programs related to the CNA profession.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies while performing all duties.
  • Used proper body mechanics when lifting, transferring or positioning immobile patients.
  • Supported resident interests and welfare by encouraging participation in events geared toward appropriate physical activity and social interactions.
  • Recorded vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate.
  • Guided individuals to bathrooms and cared for incontinence needs.
  • Observed changes in condition or behavior of patients and reported to nursing staff.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Answered call lights promptly to assess the needs of patients.
  • Transported patients between departments within the facility using wheelchairs or struthers.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the patient area by changing bed linens and cleaning up spills.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Helped maintain a safe environment by checking equipment regularly for any malfunctions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience (Pre-Med)

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Ridgewood High School
Norridge, IL
05.2024

Skills

  • Customer Assistance
  • Customer Relations
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Ordering and Stocking
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Staff Training
  • Issue Resolution
  • Cash Management
  • Time Management Skills
  • Daily Reporting
  • Organizational Abilities
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Physical Assessments
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Basic Life Support
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Patient Safety
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Care Plan Implementation
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Assessment
  • Written communication
  • Active listening

Affiliations

  • National Honor Society (President)
  • Student Council (Parliamentarian)
  • Class Council (Treasurer)
  • Volunteered for over 250 hours, in different field, like medical, and social.

Accomplishments

  • High Honors Roll throughout out Highschool
  • Full Scholarship to ALA ILLINI GIRLS STATE
  • Received over 6 Presidential Scholarships from multiple colleges

Certification

  • Certified Nurse Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional
Gujarati
Native/ Bilingual

Academic

High School GPA: 3.98 

College GPA:3.2 

Classes taken: 

CHEM 122,123,124,125

BIOS 110, 184

ENGL 160, 161

HN 202

PSCH 100, 242

MATH 180 

LAS 100

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
01.2025 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Central Baptist Village
11.2023 - 01.2025

CNA Student / Clinical

Central Baptist Home
10.2023 - 11.2023

Cashier

Charleys Philly Cheesesteak and Wings
08.2023 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience (Pre-Med)

University of Illinois At Chicago

High School Diploma -

Ridgewood High School

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