Stephanie Walsh
Middletown,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience in COVID-19 unit. Possess skills in patient care, emergency response, and infection control protocols. Demonstrated ability to handle high-stress situations and make critical decisions. Impactful contributions include improving patient comfort levels and advocating for patient needs within healthcare team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician, COVID-19 Unit
Riverview Hospital
Red Bank, New Jersey
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with transporting infectious waste material off unit for proper disposal according to departmental policy.
- Provided patient education on infection prevention and control measures related to COVID-19.
- Moved patients in and out of vehicles and lifted on and off beds.
- Performed daily patient assessments to monitor symptoms of COVID-19, including temperature and blood pressure readings.
- Restrained patients to prevent violence or injury while assisting physicians or nurses to administer treatments.
- Changed soiled bed linens, drapes and cubicle curtains.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature, and blood pressure of assigned patients.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures.
- Collected and labeled specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory.
- Educated new hires on proper policies and procedures related to working in the COVID-19 unit.
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
- Lifted patients to move off beds, examination tables or stretchers.
- Transported patients between units and other areas within the hospital setting as needed.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any significant changes to supervisor or nurse immediately.
- Assisted nursing staff with technical tasks such as changing wound dressings, catheterizations, IVs, and tube feedings.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Catering Associate
Riverview Hospital
Red Bank, NJ
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Maintain cleanliness of catering areas, including kitchen, dining room, and service areas.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing guest inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Operated and cleaned catering equipment, including coffee machines and dishwashers.
- Deliver prepared meals to designated locations within specified time frames.
- Train new hires on proper sanitation procedures as well as safe food handling techniques.
- Took and recorded temperatures of food, refrigerators and freezers.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Restocked cupboards, refrigerators and service stations with new food items or supplies.
- Checked food temperatures to determine item doneness and promote food safety.
Daycare Teacher
Prime time school
Belford, New Jersey
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or behavioral issues.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
- Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with early childhood education practices.
Busser
Inlet Cafe
Highlands , New Jersey
05.2012 - 08.2013
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss service improvements and guest feedback.
- Wiped down and cleaned chairs, booths, and highchairs.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Henry Hudson Regional School
Highlands , New Jersey06-2013
Skills
- Sterilization techniques
- Healthy meal preparation
- ADL support
- Infection prevention
- Basic nursing care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient hygiene management
- Bed preparation
- Patient positioning
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Blood glucose testing
- Vitals documentation
- End-of-life care
- EKG interpretation
- Patient mobility training
- CPR certification
- Medical equipment operation
- Professional bedside manner
- Compassionate care
Timeline
Patient Care Technician, COVID-19 Unit
Riverview Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Catering Associate
Riverview Hospital
01.2018 - 05.2021
Daycare Teacher
Prime time school
01.2013 - 01.2018
Busser
Inlet Cafe
05.2012 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Henry Hudson Regional School