Skyla Choate
Prestonsburg,kentucky
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 7+ years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Highlands ARH
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Improved ICU efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and coordinating patient needs with medical staff.
- Supported patients during recovery periods with proper positioning techniques, wound care, and hygiene assistance.
- Demonstrated adaptability while working alongside various medical teams including respiratory therapists, dietitians, case managers, and social workers to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Aided in the stabilization of critical patients with emergency interventions such as CPR or AED usage under supervision of RNs or physicians.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
STNA
Frontier Communications
10.2019 - 06.2023
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Explained various warnings, side effects and dosage requirements of medications.
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing surfaces.
- Performed inventory by monitoring expiration of medical supplies and medications.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Direct Support Professional
Frontier Communications
09.2017 - 06.2023
- Tracked and reported the individuals progress based on observations and conversations.
- Administered medications following care plan and directions.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for the individuals happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with the individuals for smooth, quality care.
- Collected specimens to assist with diagnostic and treatment protocols.
- Transported individuals to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Documented current individual information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
Education
State Tested Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Pike County Career Technology Center
Piketon, OH08.2019
High School Diploma -
Piketon High School
Piketon, OH05.2016
Skills
- Medication Administration Knowledge
- Vital signs monitoring
- Oxygen Therapy Application
- Medical Terminology Familiarity
- Team Collaboration Aptitude
- Patient Safety Protocols
- Emergency Response Preparedness
- Specimen Collection
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Certified in CPR/AED/BLS
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Sterilization techniques
Certification
- STNA certification.
- CPR/BSL
- Certified for medicine passing.
- Certified to perform insulin injections.
- Completion of therapeutic assault prevention system.
- Glucometer completion training
- EKG certified
Timeline
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Highlands ARH
10.2023 - Current
STNA
Frontier Communications
10.2019 - 06.2023
Direct Support Professional
Frontier Communications
09.2017 - 06.2023
State Tested Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Pike County Career Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Piketon High School
- STNA certification.
- CPR/BSL
- Certified for medicine passing.
- Certified to perform insulin injections.
- Completion of therapeutic assault prevention system.
- Glucometer completion training
- EKG certified
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