Savanna Burnside
Patient Care Tech IV
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Patient Care Tech at UNM Hospital with over three years of experience in healthcare seeking admission to the Accelerated BSN Program at UNM. Practically skilled in assisting patients with ADLs, vital signs, medication administration, vaccination administration, monitoring patients, and encouraging wellness and progression on a Med/Surg and Trauma unit.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Tech IV
UNM Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
Surgical Technologist Student
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
01.2023 - Current
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general and plastic surgery procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Nurse Tech/Unit Secretary
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living.
- Transcribed doctors' medication orders, lab test requests and care plans.
Student Medical Assistant
UNM Medical Group
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure, height and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Student Nursing Assistant
Genesis Healthcare and Rehabilitation
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Administrative Assistant
UA Local 412
02.2015 - 05.2020
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
- Coordinate special events and fundraisers for local charity organizations such as UNM Children's Hospital.
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Health Promotion Intern
Arizona’s Children Association
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Prepared outgoing correspondences and responded to telephone inquiries promptly.
- Entered data and verified completeness and accuracy.
- Supported clinical staff members by assisting with data entry, word processing, completing work orders and creating and maintaining files.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
Wellness Assistant
Arizona State University
08.2012 - 04.2013
- Developed wellness programs and events targeted on specific groups and areas of wellness.
- Collected and tracked information about participation and outcomes of individual programs.
- Managed health fair activities to expose students to health and wellness organizations.
- Educated students on safety and wellness while living on campus and off campus.
Laboratory Assistant
Indian Health Service
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Implemented lab procedures to prevent errors and protect staff.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM07.2023
Certificate of Completion - Medical Assisting
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM08.2022
Certificate of Completion - Health, Wellness & Public Safety
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM08.2022
Certificate of Completion - Patient Care Technician
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM08.2021
Certificate of Completion - Nursing Assistant
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ12.2013
Skills
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Nursing Staff Support
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Medical Triage
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Infection Control Standards
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- IV Discontinuation
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
Timeline
Surgical Technologist Student
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
01.2023 - Current
Student Medical Assistant
UNM Medical Group
06.2022 - 08.2022
Patient Care Tech IV
UNM Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Nurse Tech/Unit Secretary
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
07.2021 - 09.2021
Student Nursing Assistant
Genesis Healthcare and Rehabilitation
07.2021 - 08.2021
Administrative Assistant
UA Local 412
02.2015 - 05.2020
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
01.2014 - 12.2014
Health Promotion Intern
Arizona’s Children Association
08.2013 - 12.2013
Wellness Assistant
Arizona State University
08.2012 - 04.2013
Laboratory Assistant
Indian Health Service
06.2009 - 08.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Central New Mexico Community College
Certificate of Completion - Medical Assisting
Central New Mexico Community College
Certificate of Completion - Health, Wellness & Public Safety
Central New Mexico Community College
Certificate of Completion - Patient Care Technician
Central New Mexico Community College
Certificate of Completion - Nursing Assistant
Central New Mexico Community College
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Arizona State University
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