Taylor Gerton
Louisville,KY
Summary
Motivated Respiratory therapy student seeking employment to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician/Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary
Baptist Health Hospital
Louisville, KY
07.2017 - Current
- Obtain patient vital signs and report results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answer call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms, analyzed data, and reported findings to medical staff.
- Managed the front desk area ensuring neatness at all times.
- Provided clerical support including filing, faxing, photocopying and data entry of patient information into electronic health record systems.
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations.
Patient Care Technician
The Little Clinic
Louisville, KY
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Managed the front desk area ensuring neatness at all times.
- Maintained strong and trusting rapport with patients and all healthcare staff to build relationships.
Education
Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College
Sellersburg, IN12-2024
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Louisville, KY05-2016
Skills
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Critical thinker
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability
- Problem solver
- Compassionate
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
The Little Clinic
05.2019 - 11.2020
Patient Care Technician/Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary
Baptist Health Hospital
07.2017 - Current
Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College
High School Diploma -
Central High School
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