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Sarah Elizabeth Papinchak

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Loves to jump into action and willingly to help others whenever the occasion arises. Continuously searches for ways to learn and grow experience in the medical field. Talkative and helpful to all nursing staff. Makes the workplace fun, optimistic and uses lots of humor. Therapeutic communication with all involved in hospital setting. Accepts work without question or disagreements. Accepting of criticism and takes all things into consideration. Communicates clearly, concisely and professionally with all. Leaves all outside factors outside of the workplace to focus and preform best abilities. Advocates for the nursing staff, patients and patients families. Loves to train peers and teach whenever opportunity arises. Very reliable, hardworking and determined. Strong work ethic, dedicated to tasks and completes them fully before end of shift. More than willing to stay longer past shift to help the units when short staffed. Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 4 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature. Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden. Expertise in Medical Surgery. Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 4 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care. Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use. Enthusiastic Specialist/Advanced Patient Care Technician motivated to work with patients, families and care teams efficiently. Friendly, adaptable and collaborative professional successful devising satisfying solutions to complex problems. Highly skilled Patient Care Technician with more than 4 years' practical experience in an assisted living environment. Established in assessment, counseling, consulting on medications and treatment, lab work, documentation and administrating treatment. Dedicated and meticulous professional bringing more than 4 years of experience readying patients for invasive and non-invasive tests and procedures. Well-versed in managing supplies, fields and aseptic techniques. Proficient in HIPAA, facility and Specialist/Advanced Patient Care Technician standards and competent in operating in high-volume, high-stress settings. Practiced at assisting clinical and surgical leaders with the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic patient conditions. Highly organized and professional in diverse routine and complex situations. Sets up and operates equipment, collects histories and provides comfort to patients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Specialist/Advance Patient Care Technician position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Advanced Patient Care Technician

Shadyside Hospital
07.2019 - Current
  • Completion of patient care: ADLS (bathing, walking, feeding, transporting, turn and repositioning, toileting, ambulating. Point of care testing (blood sugars) vital signs, daily I&Os', daily heights and weights, HAC & PSI prevention, and urine, stool, sputum, nasal specimen collection
  • Lead Trainer for staff around the Resource pool and any units on the unit that need help needing trained
  • Phlebotomy trained
  • Arrythmia telemetry monitor application/reapplication trained
  • Insert Straight catheters, Foley catheters, IVs
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Remove Foley catheters and IVs
  • Resource Unit- goes to all units in the hospital including ICUs' and ER
  • CPR trained
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • 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.
  • Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
  • Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
  • Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.
  • 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.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.

Retail Sales Associate

Kirkland's Home Goods
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
  • Developed professional relationships with customers to increase loyalty, retention and rapport.
  • Managed cash register after end of shift to balance and record accurate transactions.
  • Utilized upselling techniques to promote additional products and increase sales.
  • Trained and supervised new employees to use selling strategies and apply best practices.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.

Dog Daycare Attendant

Camp Bow Wow
11.2017 - 05.2018
  • Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
  • Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
  • Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
  • Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
  • Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
  • Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
  • Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
  • Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
  • Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
  • Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
  • Developed and implemented enrichment plans to keep animals healthy and stimulated.
  • Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
  • Assisted with development of animal behavior modification plans.

Games Host

Breakout Games
11.2017 - 03.2018
  • Welcomed and greeted customers, answered questions and provided excellent customer service to contribute to memory-making experience.
  • Performed cash handling duties, provided change and balanced money at end of shift.
  • Reported concerns, broken machines and out-of-order games to supervisor.
  • Maintained clean and safe work environment and monitored immediate area and surroundings for trash and debris.
  • Monitored gaming activities in assigned area for gaming illegal actions or suspicious activities.
  • Understood and demonstrated proper play of games to promote safety practices while opening, operating and closing venue.
  • Prepared electronic gaming device's payoff requests and tax forms for jackpots in accordance with policies and regulations.
  • Explained and demonstrated games and attractions to assist guests.
  • Answered guest questions to provide fun game experience.
  • Built and established positive relationships with patrons, team members and supervisors.
  • Monitored guests and enforced rules, maintaining safety for visitors and staff.

Sandwich Artist

SUBWAY®Restaurants
06.2016 - 10.2017
  • Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
  • Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
  • Prepared and presented food in compliance with health and safety guidelines.
  • Trained team members to prepare sandwiches and other items according to instructions.
  • Upheld high standards of customer service at all times to enhance client loyalty and satisfaction.
  • Prepared and served hot and cold sandwiches based on customer preferences.
  • Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
  • Assisted customers in choosing menu items by providing food complementing information.
  • Executed sandwich artistry duties with very low occurrence of errors.
  • Restocked and rotated stock in display case to mitigate stock loss.
  • Operated manual and electric appliances to peel, slice, and trim food.
  • Met sales targets by encouraging customers to buy extra food items such as drinks, desserts, and sides.
  • Identified price of goods and calculated bills with optical price scanners, calculators, and cash registers.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
  • Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
  • Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
  • Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
  • Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
  • Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.

Education

Associates - Nursing

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
5900 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh Pa 15206
04.2024

High School Diploma -

North Hills Senior High School
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2018

Skills

  • Culturally Competent Care
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Patient Service
  • Patient Positioning Understanding
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Mobility Assistance Aptitude
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Patient Observation
  • Crutch Fitting
  • Corrective Action Planning
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Practice Assistance
  • Infection Control Standards
  • Admissions Support
  • IV Insertion
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Patient Transporting
  • Nursing Staff Support
  • Emergency Situation Response
  • Patient Care and Monitoring
  • Patient Medical Histories
  • Interpreting Laboratory Results
  • Patient Information Collection
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Healthy Living Activities
  • Medical Equipment Operations
  • Monitoring Patient Conditions
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Healthcare Expertise
  • Data Collection
  • Post-Op Care
  • Equipment Disinfection
  • Symptoms Evaluation
  • Patient Admission
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Patient Feeding
  • Medical Supply Monitoring
  • Taking Vital Signs
  • Patient Safety
  • Vitals Documentation
  • Mobility Devices
  • Proper Staffing
  • Medical Triage
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Simple Dressings
  • Computer Literacy
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Patient Education
  • Isolation Precautions
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Collect Hazardous Waste
  • Paperwork and Charting
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Medical Supplies Issuing
  • Bathing and Dressing
  • Sharps Disposal
  • Patient Rounds
  • Special Dietary Requirements
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Aseptic Guidelines
  • Clinical Procedures Consultation
  • Patient Care Technician (PCT)
  • Instructions and Cleaning Procedures
  • Height and Weight Measurement
  • Accepted Practice Guidelines
  • Vital Statistics Recording
  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
  • Specimen Transportation
  • Bed Making and Linen Changes
  • Clean Rooms Expertise
  • Medical Supply Stocking
  • Functional Assessment
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
  • Supplies Delivery
  • Therapy Documentation
  • General Housekeeping
  • Surgical Preparation Assistance

Timeline

Advanced Patient Care Technician

Shadyside Hospital
07.2019 - Current

Retail Sales Associate

Kirkland's Home Goods
05.2018 - 05.2019

Dog Daycare Attendant

Camp Bow Wow
11.2017 - 05.2018

Games Host

Breakout Games
11.2017 - 03.2018

Sandwich Artist

SUBWAY®Restaurants
06.2016 - 10.2017

Associates - Nursing

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing

High School Diploma -

North Hills Senior High School
Sarah Elizabeth Papinchak