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Samatha Taggart

Thornton,CO

Summary

Compassionate Patient Care Technician pursuing a career as a Registered Nurse. Diligent when serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Intermountain Healthcare
Denver, CO
10.2022 - Current
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
  • Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
  • Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Primrose Schools
Arvada, CO
07.2019 - 06.2022
  • Assisted in creating and implementing lesson plans for preschoolers.
  • Provided guidance to children on appropriate behavior during activities.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to ensure a positive learning environment for all students.
  • Actively participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
  • Organized play areas, toys, and learning materials to create a safe and stimulating environment.
  • Supervised the children while they were engaged in various activities such as arts and crafts, story time, outdoor play.
  • Helped students learn basic academic skills such as counting, alphabet recognition, writing letters and numbers.
  • Worked closely with colleagues in order facilitate smooth transitions between activities throughout the day.

Host

Texas Roadhouse
Arvada, CO
11.2018 - 08.2019
  • Managed dining room layout to maximize efficiency of staff members.
  • Took reservations over phone and in person.
  • Resolved conflicts between customers when necessary.
  • Provided excellent customer service by anticipating customer needs.
  • Greeted guests upon arrival and provided them with menus.
  • Maintained cleanliness of lobby area, including wiping down tables and chairs.
  • Assisted servers in seating guests by escorting them to their tables.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO

Associate of Science - Nursing

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO

High School Diploma -

Pomona High School
Arvada, CO
05-2019

Skills

  • CNA Certification
  • First aid certified
  • Adaptive to new environments
  • Quick learner
  • Team oriented
  • Critical thinking
  • Multitasking
  • Interpersonal skills

Certification

  • Certified nursing assistant
  • First aid

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Intermountain Healthcare
10.2022 - Current

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Primrose Schools
07.2019 - 06.2022

Host

Texas Roadhouse
11.2018 - 08.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Associate of Science - Nursing

Front Range Community College

High School Diploma -

Pomona High School
Samatha Taggart