Zachery Betz
Lumberton,NJ
Summary
Attentive and focused healthcare professional offering years of hands-on experience in hospital environments. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration and health education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Virtua Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge
Patient Care Technician
Virtua Memorial Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Patient Transport
Virtua Memorial Hospital
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs and stretchers.
- Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
- Collaborated with CNAs, nurses and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
- Analyzed patients' medical conditions to identify proper mode of transport.
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
Education
RN - Nursing
Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing
Stratford, NJ04.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ04.2023
Skills
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Culturally Competent Care
- Cultural Awareness
- Patient Positioning Understanding
- Patient Feeding
- Monitor Vitals
- Patient Safety
- Medication Administration
- Electronic Health Records
- Health Promotion
- Time Management
Timeline
RN
Virtua Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Virtua Memorial Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2023
Patient Transport
Virtua Memorial Hospital
06.2018 - 04.2020
RN - Nursing
Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Camden County College
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