CCHMC – Cincinnati, OH April 2012 – Present
Patient Care Assistant - Specialty Resource Unit
Supports all inpatient units and departments of the patient services division with the patient care activities and administrative tasks of the appropriate area.
Provide one to one direct observation and redirection to patients with diminished capacity and monitor safety hazards.
Chart vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, and respiration.
Document patient behaviors and any changes in symptoms.
Adhere to all safety guidelines, hospital protocols, and regulations.
Responds to system patient alarms and executes with a sense of urgency
Assists with orientation and training of new employees.
Participate in improving organization performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities.
Collect patient data and provide input to department discussions.
Trained in proper protocols for assistance in a variety of procedures and treatment modalities.
Trained in multiple areas to assist in supporting hospital needs:
Safety Coach- Trained June 2015
Identify and share safety improvement opportunities and build accountability throughout the hospital.
Complete regular safety round surveys on Specialty Resource Unit.
Perform audits on close observation reports completed by fellow Patient Care Assistants.
Provide management with overall survey outcome.
Health Unit Coordinator- Trained September 2014
Answer the telephone in accordance with CCHMC telephone etiquette.
Assemble charts, order patient supplies and stock clerical supplies.
Admit, transfer, and discharge patients.
Application Specialist- Trained October 2015
Monitor and report house wide staff schedule compliance to the Cincinnati Children’s scheduling policy.
Perform gap analysis of current schedule at schedule posting.
Audit schedules to ensure that the necessary data, information, and forms are obtained and entered into the appropriate system accurately and timely.
Analyze schedules and timecards and assist in implementing improvements.
Madonna Manor – Villa Hills, KY September 2009 – April 2012
Team Leader Memory Care Unit
Determine staffing needs and schedule staff for optimal patient coverage and care ratios.
Monitor shift duties and performance.
Develop assignments, ensuring accurate and efficient patient care.
Train and mentor new staff in required protocols, safety issues, and regulatory compliance.
Intervene in patient care as necessary to prevent complications or improve outcomes.
Work with charge nurses to facilitate effective patient care and necessary transfers.
Madonna Manor (continued)
Lead in Behavior Based Ergonomics (BBE) Program
Initiated BBE pilot program for residents of Memory Care Unit.
Trained employees on use of BBE program.
Documented and reported program effectiveness on a weekly basis.
Informed families of program purpose and use.
Activities Coordinator Memory Care
Maintained budget records for unit activities.
Coordinated activities, including family trips and events while adhering to planned budget.
Collaborated with other units to plan and execute larger site events.
Worked with families to accommodate all resident interests.
Created and maintained monthly activities calendar and distributed to residents and their families.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Epic, PeopleSoft, and Kronos
CERTIFICATES
State Tested Nursing Assistant
CPR Certification