Skyler Garred
Haubstadt,IN
Summary
Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use. Proactive worker committed to helping provide top-notch patient care. Fantastic attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
06.2023 - 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.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- 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.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Provided care for all patients on a 24-bed unit
Nurse Intern
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in Sunrise Clinical Manager.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Monitored patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to thecare team.
- Educated patients on nutrition, disease prevention, and post-discharge care to support overall wellness.
- Documented and communicated patient information in theEMR system for accurate tracking.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Housekeeper
Gibson General Hospital
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
- Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
Education
Associate of Science - Associates of Science in Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Evansville, IN12.2023
High School Diploma -
Gibson Southern High School
Fort Branch, IN05.2019
Skills
- Direct Supervision
- Computer Literacy
- Feeding Assistance
- Supplies & Message Delivery
- Practice Assistance
- Emergency Care Delivery
- Infection Control Standards
- Patient Safety & Toileting
- Patient Care & Monitoring
- Patient Transporting
- Isolation Precautions
- Serving and Collecting Food Trays
- Foley Catheter Removal
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
Timeline
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Nurse Intern
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2023
Housekeeper
Gibson General Hospital
02.2019 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Associates of Science in Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
High School Diploma -
Gibson Southern High School
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