Stevelyn P. Gordon
Savannah,Ga
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 7 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings.
Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden.
Patient-focused PCT with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
Work History
Chef
Sunabella Retirement
Montgomery Crossroad
02 2019 - 09 2022
- Preparing meals for the elderly
- Plan meal prep for menu
- Assisted in mobility of patients when needed
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures to ensure consistent taste and presentation of dishes.
Patient Care Technician
Eldercare, LLC
Eisenhower Dr. SUITE 3
02 2005 - 02 2012
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Education
Diploma - Advanced Trig., Social Studies, Biology, Etc
05.1997
Certified Chef - ServSafe Certification
06.2007
- Awarded Certificate of Culinary
Skills
- Feeding assistance
- Adaptable
- Healthy meal preparation
- Culturally-competent care
- Mobility assistance aptitude
- Patient services
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient-focused care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Supporting personal needs
- Observing responses
Timeline
Chef - Sunabella Retirement
02 2019 - 09 2022
Patient Care Technician - Eldercare, LLC
02 2005 - 02 2012
Alfred E. Beach High - Diploma , Advanced Trig., Social Studies, Biology, Etc
Virginia College - Savannah - Certified Chef, ServSafe Certification