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Jordan Garrett

104 Pamela Drive

Summary

Dedicated Patient Care Technician with experience at BJC Memorial Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate care. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while fostering teamwork. Adept at electronic charting and providing emotional support, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to infection control standards.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

BJC Memorial Hospital
Belleville, IL
07.2024 - Current
  • Assessed patients' vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Supported nursing team in executing care plans and monitoring patient progress.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide emotional support and education.
  • Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
  • Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Program Assistant

BASSC
Belleville, IL
12.2023 - 07.2024

As a program assistant, I provide intensive classroom-based support for students with communicative, social, academic and behavioral needs, as outlined in their individualized Education Plan.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
Belleville, IL
12.2021 - 11.2023
  • Processed prescriptions accurately and efficiently to ensure timely patient care.
  • Assisted pharmacists in managing inventory levels and restocking medications as needed.
  • Educated patients on medication usage, side effects, and safety precautions.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to resolve prescription-related issues effectively.

Education

Practical Nursing

Calc
O'Fallon, IL

Midwest Career Source
Belleville, IL
08.2024

High School Diploma -

East St. Louis Sr High
East St. Louis IL
05.2020

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • CPR certification
  • Patient observation
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Infection control standards
  • Catheter care
  • Basic life support
  • ADL support
  • Feeding assistance
  • Patient positioning
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Patient services
  • Emotional support
  • Active listening
  • Compassionate care
  • End-of-life care
  • Acute care
  • Health monitoring
  • Safety protocols
  • Basic nursing care
  • Patient hygiene management
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Empathy and compassionate care
  • Electronic charting

Certification

CNA

PCT

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

BJC Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - Current

Program Assistant

BASSC
12.2023 - 07.2024

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
12.2021 - 11.2023

Practical Nursing

Calc

Midwest Career Source

High School Diploma -

East St. Louis Sr High
Jordan Garrett