Trevor Pladson
Fargo,ND
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with proven experience in supporting nursing teams and enhancing patient safety. Skilled in vital sign monitoring and maintaining sanitary conditions, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Sanford
Fargo, North Dakota
2023 - Current
- Supported nursing staff in daily patient care and personal hygiene tasks.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Take patients for walks, as instructed.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Use the EKG machine on patients in a timely manner by an RN or physician.
Logistics Technician
Sanford Health
Fargo, North Dakota
2022 - 2024
- Assembled crash carts for rapid deployment during code emergencies across facility.
- Restocked essential supplies in patient rooms, ensuring operational readiness.
- Maintained adequate supply levels throughout designated areas on each floor.
- Updated pumps and Alaris systems to guarantee optimal performance.
- Transported hazardous bins to loading dock for proper disposal procedures.
- Collected cardboard and trash from all floors to support recycling initiatives.
- Ensured cleanliness in equipment area to uphold safety standards.
- Facilitated timely item retrieval by responding to phone calls from various floors.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Sanford
Fargo, North Dakota
05.2019 - 2021
- Helped prevent spread of infections by sanitizing surfaces, furniture and equipment.
- Wiped down surfaces and refilled soap and hand sanitizer to prevent spread of germs.
- Kept trash cans empty by removing regularly from rooms, bathrooms and hallways.
- Disinfected public areas frequently and provided spot cleaning to maintain clean, welcoming atmosphere.
- Reported any damages or maintenance needs to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas to ensure a safe environment.
- Operated commercial cleaning equipment to effectively sanitize surfaces and floors.
- Followed infection control protocols to minimize the spread of contaminants.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to prioritize cleaning tasks based on patient needs.
- Restocked supplies in designated areas to support daily operations and services.
- Assisted in training new staff on proper cleaning procedures and safety practices.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms, bathrooms, offices and other areas according to prescribed procedures.
- Dusted, swept and mopped to maintain clean, safe environment for clients.
- Responded promptly to requests for housekeeping services from staff or visitors.
- Kept storage areas organized and free of clutter by disposing of unused items appropriately.
- Reviewed daily schedules to plan out cleaning routines and gather needed supplies.
Prep Cook
Hungry's Restaurant
Fargo, North Dakota
02.2014 - 05.2019
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Followed food safety guidelines for safe handling and storage of ingredients.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated needs for reordering supplies.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and safety protocols.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to uphold food safety standards.
- Prepared dishes efficiently in fast-paced environment, collaborating with teammates to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Operated grills, ovens, and other kitchen equipment for meal preparation.
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hatton Eielson School
Hatton, ND05-2012
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- CPR certification
- Eagerness to learn
- Patient monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Supply restocking
Accomplishments
Got an helping hands award for helping assisting with nurses
Certification
Basic Life Support
Affiliations
Baseball stats in high school from 2010-2012
Timeline
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Sanford
05.2019 - 2021
Prep Cook
Hungry's Restaurant
02.2014 - 05.2019
Patient Care Technician
Sanford
2023 - Current
Logistics Technician
Sanford Health
2022 - 2024
High School Diploma -
Hatton Eielson School