Siobhan Archambeau
Lake In The Hills,IL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in a variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
07.2019 - Current
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- 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.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bickford Assisted Living
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL2026
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL06.2018
Skills
- Patient Observation
- Patient Education
- Emergency Response
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Adaptable
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- EKG Interpretation
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA Compliance
- CPR Certification
Accomplishments
- Sunflower award nominee for going above and beyond with patient care.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
07.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bickford Assisted Living
07.2018 - 07.2019
No Degree - General Studies
William Rainey Harper College
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
McHenry County College
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