Seth Dirks
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Im a focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 5 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care. Im a dedicated team player, that strives for the best outcomes and solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pateint Care Tech
Avera McKennan Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- 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.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
CNA
Sanford Health
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
Grocery Clerk
Fareway Grocery
05.2016 - 01.2020
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Cleaned and maintained store aisles and merchandise displays to provide customers with positive experience.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
- Communicated with customers and staff politely and professionally to uphold store standards.
Education
Nursing
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SDSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
- Data Collection
- Basic Life Support
- Calm Under Stress
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Catheter Care
- Team player
- Dedicated
- Resilient
- Time management
Timeline
Pateint Care Tech
Avera McKennan Hospital
04.2023 - Current
CNA
Sanford Health
02.2020 - 01.2023
Grocery Clerk
Fareway Grocery
05.2016 - 01.2020
Nursing
University of South Dakota