Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 1 and half years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Parkridge Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Obtained >10 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.
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.
Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
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.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Delivered high-quality care to > 10 Cardiac patients in hospital facility.
Front End Store Manager
Food City
12.2020 - 03.2022
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Customer Service Representative
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of TN
05.2007 - 01.2019
Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
Provided customer support to internal and external customers.
Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
Customer Service Representative
Cigna Healthcare Dental
05.2000 - 01.2007
Handled > 100 customer inquiries courteously and professionally.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor when needed.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
Followed-through on all critical inter-departmental escalations to increase customer retention rates.