Savannah Kirchgessner

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

• Complete assigned nursing orders as directed by preceptor, including assisting patient with activities of daily living and taking vital signs.
• Observe patient status and responses.
• Document and report observations to preceptor or other appropriate staff.
• Assist preceptor with development of care plan by reporting test results and patient observations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned, including environmental services and preparing/transporting patients for diagnostic services.

• Under the supervision of the RN, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs various care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort and safety of a specific patient population
• PCTs must demonstrate awareness of patients' rights in all aspects of patient care and report issues to the appropriate person
• The PCT demonstrates leadership through coordination of unit equipment and activities
• Communicates to the RN pertinent findings or observations noted while providing patient care and comfort
• Assist professional staff with basic life support principles

• Provides care to children inside and outside the home.
• Ensures a healthy and safe environment for children when parents are away.
• Prepares healthy snacks and meals/ maintains daily feeding and care routines.
• Performs housework, including laundry, tidy toy areas/ kids rooms, cleaning of house as requested
• Leads children in fun activities, such as playground visits and arts and crafts projects.
• Helps with homework and tutoring as needed.
• Cares for infants, including feeding, diapering, and dressing.
• Meets the physical, social, and emotional needs of children in their care.
• Provides structure and communicates consistent behavioral expectations.
• Transports children, including school pickup and drop-off, play dates, and activities.
• Follows parents’ instructions and keeps track of children’s school and after-school schedules.
• Helps children develop coping skills and good manners.
• Keeps in contact with parents, alerting them of symptoms of illness, as well as everyday accidents and challenges.
• Communicates information from teachers, instructors, and coaches to parents as needed.

• Assisted with special events and programs including Christmas at an orphanage, cleaning of a hospital facility, participating in a food drive at a local homeless shelter, ect.
• Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
• Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
• Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
• Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
• Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.