Microsoft
Sara Bushong
Patient Care Assistant
Greenwood,Indiana
Summary
Enthusiastic Patient Care Assistant eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Equine Health Care Industry.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant- Medical Oncology
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
12.2018 - Current
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nurse of the patient.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve skills.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nursing staff.
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Coached patients and caregivers on treatment processes, hospital policies, medication hazards, specific diets and doctor advice.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Assessed patients to gather medical information including weight and height measurements and vital signs to assist doctors and nursing staff with patient care initiatives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines in all areas. And overall enhance patient comfort.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Collected and transported urine and stool specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Health Unit Coordinator
NICU and Pediatrics
Franciscan St. Francis Health
Indianapolis, Indiana
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized receptionist area and unit for visitors, physicians, nurses and staff.
- Keeping supplies stocked appropriately and organized.
- Order nutritional items when needed.
- Communicate essential information to staff.
- Organize and maintain a clean, and safe unit.
- Answers questions and concerns from patients parents.
- Greeting visitors as they come through the door.
- Answer the phones and direct their call to the appropriate staff member.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Stable Hand/ Working Student
Outfoxed Farm Dressage
Chester, New York
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Working Student.
- Responsible for daily care of the horses on property.
- Daily tasks included but not limited to the following:.
- Turning in and out horses daily.
- Grooming, tacking up and untacking horses for lessons.
- Occasionally ride training and sale horses
- Greeting visitors as they come through the door.
- Maintained clean and organized boarding areas to promote animal wellbeing.
- Maintained saddles, bridles and riding gear and helped fit items to specific horses.
- Used disinfectant solutions, brushes and shovels to thoroughly clean stalls, pumps and equipment.
- Administered horse medication and necessary special care. Mainly IV medications in emergent situations.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
- Raked, mucked and swept stables.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Monitored horses health and statuses before races or competitions.
Health Unit Coordinator- NICU and Pediatrics
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized receptionist area and unit for visitors, physicians, nurses and staff.
- Keeping supplies stocked appropriately and organized.
- Order nutritional items when needed.
- Communicate essential information to staff.
- Organize and maintain a clean, and safe unit.
- Answers questions and concerns from patients parents.
- Greeting visitors as they come through the door.
- Answer the phones and direct their call to the appropriate staff member.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Stable Hand
Agape Therapeutic Riding Center
Cicero, Indiana
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Responsible daily care of the horses in the therapeutic riding program.
- Daily tasks included but not limited to:.
- Feeding/Watering.
- Administering Medications.
- Cleaning stalls and paddocks.
- Grooming and tacking up for classes.
- Occasionally riding.
- Cleaning the barn and tack.
- Occasional bath for the horses.
- Assist with the IU Equestrian Team program.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Equine Science
Murray State University
Murray, KY 08.2011 - 05.2014
No Degree - General Studies
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN 05.2011 - 08.2012
Skills
Patient education
Medication dispensing
Relationship building and retention
Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
Patient education and counseling
Inventory and restocking
Training and mentoring
Team Building
Unit Council
Accomplishments
- PCA Representative on Oncology Unit Council.
- PCA Mentor and Preceptor
- Nominated for the Lilly Award
- Nominated for the PCA Excellence in Nursing Award
- Promoted Franciscan PCA Program on a televised, pre-recorded interview.
- Received many Star nominations from my fellow staff members
- Been given many personal thank you notes from patients and family members.
Software
EPIC
Certification
CPR
Timeline
CPR
12-2020
Patient Care Assistant- Medical Oncology
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
12.2018 - Current
Health Unit Coordinator
NICU and Pediatrics
Franciscan St. Francis Health
05.2018 - 11.2018
Stable Hand/ Working Student
Outfoxed Farm Dressage
12.2017 - 04.2018
Health Unit Coordinator- NICU and Pediatrics
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
05.2015 - 12.2017
Stable Hand
Agape Therapeutic Riding Center
07.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Equine Science
Murray State University
08.2011 - 05.2014
No Degree - General Studies
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
05.2011 - 08.2012