Ruth Kabongo
Champaign,IL
Summary
Entry level sciences student using experience working in a hospital capacity looking to progress my career in a role as patient care.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Experienced Healthcare team member proficient in biological specimen collection, mobility assistance and emergency situation management. Demonstrated strengths in building relationships, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively. Hardworking and dedicated with CPR certification.
Patient-focused professional offers support in critical care, pre-op, medical-surgical and post-op cases in medical center environments. Delivers customized education to patients of diverse conditions and backgrounds. Excellent decision-making, time management and communication skills.
Hardworking Patient care tech bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital
Elmhurst, IL
12.2019 - 04.2024
- Administered urine samples, Monitoring patients vitals, Assisting patients to the bathroom, Monitored psychiatric patients around the clock and charted their behavior, Responsible for obtaining vitals from patients and accurately charting the data, Worked at Advanced care /EMU ( stepped down ICC) unit, Did CPR at least once a month on patients.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- 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 strher 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.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Education
Associates of Applied Sciences - Applied Sciences political science
Skills
- Ability to recognize and tend to patient needs
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Strong written & verbal communication
- Ability to multitask
- Working knowledge of computer skills
- Ability to comprehend and follow detailed instructions
- Familiarity with medical terminology and processing detailed information
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Mobility Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Specimen Collection
- Restocking supplies
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient Services
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Patient positioning understanding
- Healthcare expertise
- Feeding assistance specialist
- Catheter Care
- Medical Equipment Operation
- ADL support
- Basic nursing care
Certification
- Carle Certification Program, Urbana, IL, Certificate of training Health care technician (Carle Foundation Hospital Use Only)
- BSL Heart association, 03/21/2022, 03/21/2024
Zip
61821
State
IL
City
Champaign
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital
12.2019 - 04.2024