Starr Rieves
Maywood,USA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate patient caregiver technician with a strong focus on providing high-quality care to elderly patients. Skilled in daily living assistance, first aid, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. Known for building meaningful relationships with clients and adapting to their individual needs. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to multitask and provide compassionate care. Highly organized and detail-oriented worker, with a drive to exceed expectations. Ability to analyze data, develop strategies, and provide solutions to complex problems. Seeking to leverage skills and knowledge to contribute to team success. Adaptable professional with 9 years of work experience and proven knowledge of leadership, problem-solving, and prioritization. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the patient care technician role at your company.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient caregiver technician
Advent health
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights.
- Utilized computer systems for charting patient data.
- Assisted patients with eating, bathing, and grooming, supporting activities of daily living.
- Reported changes in patient status to nursing staff in a timely manner.
- Monitored patient condition and reported changes to the nursing staff.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols.
- Assisted with patient transfers to and from wheelchairs, beds, and exam tables.
- Maintained cleanliness of assigned work area according to infection control standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control related to hand washing and universal precautions.
- Participated in multi-skilled activities, supporting patient-centered approach to achieving desired outcomes.
- Fostered mobility with regular turning, positioning, and ambulating of patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of universal precautions and infection control protocols when handling specimens and disposing of contaminated materials.
- Exhibited desire to learn and upgrade skills by performing additional department or unit duties.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper functioning prior to use on patients.
- Educated patients on disease process, diet and medication regimen.
- Answered patient call signals, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Lifted and assisted others to lift patients to move them on and off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, and stretchers.
- Kept patient information confidential to protect organization’s value.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Turned bedridden patients to avoid bedsores.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, and blood in urine.
- Gathered information from nurses and physicians about patient condition and treatment plans.
- Prepared and served food trays.
- Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and needed for assistance and social and emotional support.
- Reviewed patient dietary restrictions and food allergies to verify appropriate diet.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to strict HIPAA regulations during all aspects of the coding and billing processes.
- Attained up-to-date knowledge of coding requirements through continuing education courses and certification renewal.
- Analyzed and verified medical codes for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained strict confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA guidelines and ensuring sensitive patient information was protected at all times.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
Patient care technician
Nothwestern hospital
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights.
- Utilized computer systems for charting patient data.
- Reported changes in patient status to nursing staff in a timely manner.
- Placed ECGs for observing, monitoring, and documenting cardiac arrhythmias.
- Monitored patient condition and reported changes to the nursing staff.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols.
- Provided direct patient care to patients with chronic illnesses or disabilities under the supervision of a registered nurse or other healthcare professional.
- Maintained cleanliness of assigned work area according to infection control standards.
Patient Care Technician
The Sheridan at parkridge
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights.
- Utilized computer systems for charting patient data.
- Assisted patients with eating, bathing, and grooming, supporting activities of daily living.
- Reported changes in patient status to nursing staff in a timely manner.
- Monitored patient condition and reported changes to the nursing staff.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols.
- Assisted with patient transfers to and from wheelchairs, beds, and exam tables.
- Maintained cleanliness of assigned work area according to infection control standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control related to hand washing and universal precautions.
- Participated in multi-skilled activities, supporting patient-centered approach to achieving desired outcomes.
- Fostered mobility with regular turning, positioning, and ambulating of patients.
- Obtained or assisted in specimen collection for diagnostic or waived tests.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper functioning prior to use on patients.
- Organized patient information in an accurate and timely manner for medical records.
- Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability.
- Answered patient call signals, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs.
- Lifted and assisted others to lift patients to move them on and off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, and stretchers.
- Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques.
- Collected specimens, such as urine, feces, and sputum.
- Collected blood samples and body fluids to prepare for diagnostic testing.
- Kept patient information confidential to protect organization’s value.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Recorded height and weight of patients.
- Turned bedridden patients to avoid bedsores.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms and examination rooms.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, and blood in urine.
- Supplied, collected and emptied bedpans.
- Gathered information from nurses and physicians about patient condition and treatment plans.
Patient Care Technician
Aperion care
02.2016 - 10.2018
- Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights.
- Utilized computer systems for charting patient data.
- Assisted patients with eating, bathing, and grooming, supporting activities of daily living.
- Reported changes in patient status to nursing staff in a timely manner.
- Monitored patient condition and reported changes to the nursing staff.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols.
- Assisted with patient transfers to and from wheelchairs, beds, and exam tables.
- Maintained cleanliness of assigned work area according to infection control standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control related to hand washing and universal precautions.
- Participated in multi-skilled activities, supporting patient-centered approach to achieving desired outcomes.
- Fostered mobility with regular turning, positioning, and ambulating of patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of universal precautions and infection control protocols when handling specimens and disposing of contaminated materials.
- Exhibited desire to learn and upgrade skills by performing additional department or unit duties.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper functioning prior to use on patients.
- Educated patients on disease process, diet and medication regimen.
- Answered patient call signals, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Lifted and assisted others to lift patients to move them on and off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, and stretchers.
- Kept patient information confidential to protect organization’s value.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Turned bedridden patients to avoid bedsores.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, and blood in urine.
- Gathered information from nurses and physicians about patient condition and treatment plans.
- Prepared and served food trays.
- Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and needed for assistance and social and emotional support.
- Reviewed patient dietary restrictions and food allergies to verify appropriate diet.
Education
Certification - Medical coding and billing
Ancora training
Online12.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
St. Joseph high school
West Chester, Illinois06.2015
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Daily living assistance
- Dependable and responsible
- First aid and safety
- Problem-solving
- Elderly care
- Multitasking and organization
- Compassionate care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Time management
- Meal preparation
- Active listening
- Patient companionship
- Heavy lifting
- Direct patient care
- Documentation
- Team collaboration
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- End-of-life care
- Transportation services
- EMR / EHR
- Patient care and companionship
- Fast learner
- Multitasking
- Attentive to people
- Knowledge of ICD,CPC,HCPS
- HIPAA compliance awareness
- Medical terminology
- Continuing education commitment
- CPT coding
- Anatomy and physiology
- HIPAA compliance
- Insurance verification
- EMR systems
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Patient caregiver technician
Advent health
12.2022 - 12.2023
Patient care technician
Nothwestern hospital
01.2022 - 10.2022
Patient Care Technician
The Sheridan at parkridge
10.2018 - 11.2021
Patient Care Technician
Aperion care
02.2016 - 10.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
St. Joseph high school
Certification - Medical coding and billing
Ancora training