Savanah Torline
Alexandria,KY
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers [Number] years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
PCA Med Tech
Baptist Life Communities
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
Medical Research Assistant
Synexus
- Trained new team members on laboratory techniques and safety protocols, promoting a safe working environment for all staff members.
- Managed laboratory inventory, ensuring availability of necessary supplies for smooth project execution.
- Ensured compliance with ethical guidelines and regulations during human subjects'' recruitment process.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
Residential Treatment Specialist
CHNK
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained a safe living environment for residents, conducting thorough room checks and enforcing house rules consistently.
- Collaborated with therapists and medical professionals to ensure comprehensive care for each resident, resulting in better outcomes.
- Served as a positive role model for residents, demonstrating healthy coping strategies and maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, deescalating situations effectively to maintain safety within the facility.
- Encouraged resident autonomy by teaching effective problem-solving techniques and goal-setting strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with residents, fostering trust and open communication to support their treatment goals.
- Documented all interactions with residents accurately and promptly in accordance with regulatory requirements, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Center For Employment Training
Newport, KY03.2020
Skills
- Behavioral Management
- Emotional Support
- Dementia Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- End of life care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Transfer Techniques
- Emergency Response
- Patient Observation
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Services
- Infection control standards
- Infection prevention
- Sterilization techniques
- Specimen Collection
- Clinical Training
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Attention to Detail
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient relationship building
- Patient Safety Management
- CPR Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Recording vital signs
- Family Communication
- Patient Care Quality
- Collecting vital signs
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Residential Treatment Specialist
CHNK
10.2023 - Current
PCA Med Tech
Baptist Life Communities
Medical Research Assistant
Synexus
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Center For Employment Training
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