Dedicated Patient Support Associate with a focus on delivering compassionate care and ensuring patient confidentiality. Proven expertise in teamwork and documentation accuracy, contributing to a supportive healthcare environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Support Associate
Grove City Methodist Hospital, Surgical Services
Grove City, OH
09.2018 - Current
Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
Preceptor, Assisted in the training of new Patient Support Associates, sharing best practices and fostering a supportive work environment.
Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
Cross trained in other departments, ER, Inpatient units and Customer Service Department.
HRO Hero
Quality Of Work Life leader.
Sunshine Committee
Active in KPI
Media providor for OhioHealth
OhioHealth Volunteer Outreach
Patient Support Associate / Unit Clerk
Riverside Methodist Hospital, Medical Telemetry
Columbus, Ohio
09.2010 - 09.2018
Preceptor, trained new staff on patient support protocols and hospital procedures.
Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, ensuring smooth transitions and accurate documentation.
Assisted nursing staff in daily patient care and routine assessments.
Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to registered nurses promptly.
Float to all units in hospital.
Safe Patient Committee
Shared Governance Member
Lead Teacher
Southside Learning and Development Center
Columbus, Ohio
08.1999 - 09.2010
Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance children's cognitive and social skills.
Implemented age-appropriate activities to support developmental milestones for preschoolers.
Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.