Edna A Marsh - Cavitt
Peoria
Summary
Healthcare professional ready to contribute to patient care excellence. Expertise in providing compassionate care and supporting medical staff in fast-paced environments. Reliable team player focused on adapting to evolving patient needs and delivering quality outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Jackson General Hospital
Jackson, TN
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care tasks and room preparation.
- Monitored vital signs and documented observations in patient records.
- Supported patient hygiene, mobility, and comfort needs with careful attention.
- Collected specimens and transported samples according to hospital procedures.
Patient Care Technician
Coastal Care Nursing
Sarasota, FL
05.2016 - 12.2023
- Obtained and recorded intake, output, and glucose readings accurately.
- Responded quickly to patient requests and communicated concerns to clinical team.
- Maintained clean, stocked patient areas and restocked supplies as needed.
- Followed infection control, safety, and confidentiality standards during care activities.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Patient Care Technician
Veterans Nursing Home
Jackson, TN
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Supported patients' daily living activities, improving their hospital stay experience.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering comfort and dignity to patients in their final stages.
Patient Care Technician
Veterans Nursing Home
Anna, IL
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
Patient Care Technician
Sunshine Gardens Senior Community
Marion, IL
02.2009 - 01.2012
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
Patient Care Technician
Jonesboro Health Rehabilitation
Jonesboro, IL
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Enhanced patient recovery by applying therapeutic techniques as instructed by physical therapists.
- Facilitated patient mobility and recovery with guided exercises and ambulation support.
- Conducted patient education on treatment procedures and post-discharge care, promoting better health outcomes.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
John A Logan College
Carterville, ILSkills
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Emotional support
- Medical equipment operation
- End-of-life care
- Vitals documentation
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Phlebotomy training
- Care monitoring
- Inpatient care
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose testing
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Jackson General Hospital
04.2025 - 10.2025
Patient Care Technician
Coastal Care Nursing
05.2016 - 12.2023
Patient Care Technician
Veterans Nursing Home
01.2014 - 08.2016
Patient Care Technician
Veterans Nursing Home
01.2012 - 01.2014
Patient Care Technician
Sunshine Gardens Senior Community
02.2009 - 01.2012
Patient Care Technician
Jonesboro Health Rehabilitation
01.2008 - 12.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
John A Logan College