Lexie Sutton
Peoria
Summary
Adept Patient Care Technician from OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, renowned for elevating patient satisfaction through compassionate care and advanced technical skills in EKG interpretation. Excelled in a high-stress environment, significantly enhancing efficiency and teamwork. Mastery in HIPAA compliance and emotional support underscores my comprehensive approach to patient advocacy and healthcare excellence.
Personable and dedicated with strong communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring effective patient interaction. Possesses foundational medical knowledge and proficiency in vital signs monitoring and basic life support. Committed to delivering compassionate care and positively impacting patient outcomes.
Developed critical problem-solving and communication skills in fast-paced emergency department environment. Demonstrates ability to manage high-stress situations and deliver patient-centered care. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these transferable skills to make meaningful impact.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- 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.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Utilized advanced technical skills to operate specialized equipment such as EKG machines, glucose monitors, and oxygen therapy devices.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations, fostering trust and positive relationships.
- Demonstrated adaptability under pressure while working in a high-stress environment with unpredictable situations arising throughout each shift.
- Facilitated rapid response to critical events in the Emergency Department by remaining alert, prepared, and engaged throughout each shift.
- Increased accuracy in documentation by maintaining thorough patient records reflecting interventions provided and outcomes observed.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL05-2026
Skills
- Patient hygiene
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Documentation accuracy
- EKG interpretation
- Oxygen therapy
- Team collaboration
- CPR certification
- Active listening
- Compassionate care
- Catheter care
- Patient observation
- Infection control standards
- Basic life support
- Emotional support
- Safety protocols
- Patient positioning
- Specimen collection
- Patient advocacy
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Emergency response
- Vitals documentation
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Medical terminology
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Vital signs
- Direct patient care
- Excellent communication
- CNA certification
Timeline
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Illinois Central College
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