Stevenson Sanon
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with proven expertise in vital signs monitoring and patient observation, honed at Bellevue Hospital. Excelled in delivering compassionate care, enhancing patient satisfaction, and adhering to infection control standards. Skilled in blood glucose testing, I significantly contributed to streamlining workflow and improving patient care efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
RiverVista Behavioral Hospital
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Leveraged professional expertise in behavioral management techniques to minimize disruptions within the therapeutic environment.
- Charted on each patient daily.
Patient Care Technician
Bellevue Hospital
01.2010 - 04.2024
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Education
Canarsie High School
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
Certification
CPR/BLS
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
RiverVista Behavioral Hospital
04.2024 - 10.2024
Patient Care Technician
Bellevue Hospital
01.2010 - 04.2024
Canarsie High School
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