Stephanie Garrison
WALNUT SHADE,MO
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology. Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 9 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Nixa Public Schools
11.2022 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
OR Patient Care Technician
Mercy Hospital Springfield
08.2013 - 10.2022
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
Patient Care Technician
Mercy Hospital Springfield
08.2013 - 10.2022
- 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.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Pharmacy Technician
Mercy Hospital Springfield
12.2016 - 09.2018
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Phiilips Jr College
Springfield, MO05.1998
Skills
Disability Care
- Light Signaling
- Laboratory Testing
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Pharmacology
- Sterilization Techniques
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Critical Thinking
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Phlebotomy Training
Accomplishments
- Customer Relations - Earned highest marks for customer satisfaction, company-wide.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Nixa Public Schools
11.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Mercy Hospital Springfield
12.2016 - 09.2018
OR Patient Care Technician
Mercy Hospital Springfield
08.2013 - 10.2022
Patient Care Technician
Mercy Hospital Springfield
08.2013 - 10.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Phiilips Jr College
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