Sheki Lewis
Pitts,PA
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 25 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
West Penn Hospital
09.2022 - 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.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Community Living Specialist
Mainstay Life Services
04.2003 - 03.2021
- Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
- Developed and maintained accurate records of programs and services.
- Provided support to social service clients in navigating available resources.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members to facilitate outreach activities.
- Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
Education
Associate of Science - Science
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA07.2017
Skills
- Epic Systems
- Consistent Follow Through
- Data Collection
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Calm Under Stress
- Patient Feeding
- Infection Control Standards
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Human Anatomy
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Patient Safety
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Disability Care
- Practice Assistance
- Monitor Vitals
- Taking Vital Signs
- Monitoring
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
West Penn Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Community Living Specialist
Mainstay Life Services
04.2003 - 03.2021
Associate of Science - Science
Community College of Allegheny County
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