Ryan Byrne

Patient Care Assistant

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

05.2021 - 10.2023

Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.
Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
Aided physicians in wound care and patient assessments.
Logged and filed classified documents.
Coached patients and caregivers on treatment processes, hospital policies, medication hazards, specific diets and doctor advice.
Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
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.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
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.
Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
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.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Patient Care Assistant

Education

High School Diploma -

Skills

Certification

Timeline

Patient Care Assistant

High School Diploma -

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