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Mersadie Hedge

Belle

Summary

Compassionate Patient Care Technician, specialized in ICU settings, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient monitoring, emergency response, and medical equipment operation. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to enhance patient care outcomes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician, ICU

Phelps Health
Rolla
05.2024 - Current
  • Maintained inventory levels of stock items and equipment to ensure availability for staff.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation levels.
  • Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
  • Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
  • Documented all patient care activities in the medical record accurately and timely.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
  • Conducted hourly rounding per unit policy to ensure that patient needs were met quickly.
  • Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

Patient Care Technician

Mercy Hospital Washington
Washington
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths and wound care.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
  • Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.

Nursing Assistant

Gasconade Manor Nursing Home
Owensville
09.2022 - 10.2023
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds and wheelchairs.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lathrop High School
Lathrop, MO
06-2021

Some College (No Degree) -

East Central College
Union, MO

Skills

  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Patient transport
  • Specimen collection
  • Patient documentation
  • Infection control
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Patient hygiene management
  • End-of-life care
  • Restocking supplies
  • Mental health support

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Patient Care Technician, ICU

Phelps Health
05.2024 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Mercy Hospital Washington
10.2023 - 04.2024

Nursing Assistant

Gasconade Manor Nursing Home
09.2022 - 10.2023

High School Diploma -

Lathrop High School

Some College (No Degree) -

East Central College

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