loretta Ankum
Bellwood
Summary
Patient Care Technician supporting bedside care across hospital and long-term care settings. Provides vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene support, and safe transfer assistance while maintaining accurate documentation for nursing staff. Builds trust through calm, respectful interactions and steady attention to patient comfort and safety.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT (Patient Care Technician)
loyal hostip
Maywood, IL
04.2026 - 09.2026
- Monitored 16 patients per shift while supporting routine care and timely comfort checks.
- Supported daily living activities, including hygiene, positioning, and range-of-motion exercises.
- Recorded vital signs and patient observations in EHR documentation, escalating changes to clinical staff.
- Followed infection control protocols, completed catheter care and wound dressing support, and maintained a clean patient area.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
generation oaxton
Des Plaines, IL
07.2025 - 04.2026
- Monitored 16 patients per shift and documented changes in condition for timely escalation.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Supported patient mobility, transfers, and range-of-motion exercises to promote safety and comfort.
- Maintained infection control protocols while keeping patient areas clean and stocked.
- Documented care activities in EHR systems and communicated updates during shift handoff.
- Observed patient status closely, followed fall prevention practices, and responded to urgent needs promptly.
Allied Universal Security Officer
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Monitored assigned areas for safety concerns, unauthorized access, and suspicious activity during routine patrols.
- Verified badges, visitor credentials, and deliveries before granting entry to restricted areas.
- Responded to alarms, disturbances, and emergency situations according to site procedures and escalation protocols.
- Documented daily activity, incidents, and shift observations in clear reports for supervisory review.
Education
High school diploma - undefined
Proviso West High School
Hillside, IL09.2009
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Activities of daily living assistance
Patient mobility support
Infection control protocols
EHR documentation
Incident reporting
Fall prevention
Emergency response procedures
Patient observation
Shift handoff communication
Phlebotomy
Certification
Armed Security License
Timeline
PCT (Patient Care Technician)
loyal hostip
04.2026 - 09.2026
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
generation oaxton
07.2025 - 04.2026
Allied Universal Security Officer
01.2022 - 04.2022
High school diploma - undefined
Proviso West High School