Valerie Depaul
Woodstock,IL
Summary
Driven Patient Care Technician and Unit Admin Coordinator with a proven track record at Northwestern Medicine, enhancing patient care and administrative efficiency. Expert in vital signs and CPR, coupled with exceptional skills in managing operations and improving workflow. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Dedicated to my community working with many organizations such as,
Steven's Home- I bake desserts for the organization to feed the homeless
Warp Corp - I help provide education and training on the use of Narcan
Mchenry Co Mental Health Board - I am on the Substance Awareness Coalition with Senator Bill Foster
I am currently working with Congress to try and get the Death with Dignity Act passed in the state of Illinois
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Medicine
06.2016 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Unit Admin Coordinator
Northwestern Medical Center
06.2016 - Current
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Studied processes, implemented cost reductions and developed reporting procedures to maintain administrative workflow.
- Manage employees schedules and coding for payroll
- Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
- Organized spaces, materials, nursing stations and all patient facing areas.
- Trained team members on new medical equipment and products.
- Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Perform Joint Commission tracers to help improve the efficiency of staff and patient work areas
Education
No Degree - Diploma in Nursing Leadership And Care Management
Allison
2024
No Degree - Licensed Ordained Minister LIC # 205117429
Christian National Church
02.2015
CNA
College of Lake County
Waukegan, IL1994
Skills
- Vital signs
- Suctioning patients
- Blood sugars
- EKG
- Bladder Scanning
- CPR
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Skin Assessments
- Dressing Changes
- Colostomy Care
- Foley care
- Wound Care
- Drains
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Medicine
06.2016 - Current
Unit Admin Coordinator
Northwestern Medical Center
06.2016 - Current
No Degree - Diploma in Nursing Leadership And Care Management
Allison
No Degree - Licensed Ordained Minister LIC # 205117429
Christian National Church
CNA
College of Lake County
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