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PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
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Cleaner offering 3 years of experience in two settings. Skilled at independently handling all types of cleaning, including floors, bathrooms and work areas. Learns quickly on the job and able to multi-task with ease.

Reliable Cleaner possessing excellent attention to detail. Talented in sweeping, scrubbing, waxing and polishing floors. Superb sterilization skills with ability to work without direct supervision.

Hardworking and reliable Sunshine worker with strong background in operating cash registers, stocking merchandise and keeping areas clean and neat. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Patient-focused professional providing support in critical care, pre-op, medical-surgical and post-op cases in medical center environments. Skilled at delivering customized education to patients of diverse conditions and backgrounds. Excellent decision-making, time management and communication capabilities well-honed in with high-performance healthcare teams.

Established Patient Care Technician offering CPR certified and clinical training in acute care, medical surgical, skilled nursing, psychiatric, geriatric and rehabilitation units. Administered and assisted with glucose testing, injections, feedings and colostomy care. Proficient in nursing documentation, assessment and decision-making. Calm and effective in pressured and emergent situations.

Dedicated Patient Care Technician accustomed to providing optimal patient care and support while assisting medical staff with meeting critical needs. Skilled in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms and managing dietary needs. Excellent communication and organizational skills combined with dependable, forward-thinking approach.

Patient-centered and responsive with strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills. Trained in personal care and hygiene, as well as equipment sterilization and inventory management. Excellent organizational, problem-solving and prioritization skills.

Skills
  • Professional Skills:
  • Certified in CPR by the American Red Cross
  • Customer Service Experience
  • Teamwork Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Self-directed
  • Fluent in English
  • Exceptional time management
  • Sanitization techniques
  • Team player
  • Detail-oriented
Experience
Sanford Health | Sioux Falls, SDPatient Care Technician05/2019 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
  • Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
  • Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
  • Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to note changes from prior measurements.
  • Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
  • Facilitated flow of patients through facility by accurately transferring and discharging patients in appropriate systems.
  • Collected and labeled blood, urine, stool, and sputum specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory.
  • Assisted with patient admission, discharge and transfer to maximize facility efficiency.
  • Kept instruments and equipment clean and effectively sanitized.
  • Secured qualified assistance for patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
  • Responded promptly to patient call lights to provide physical and emotional support.
  • Assisted elderly patients with essential ambulatory care for transport to and from facility.
  • Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses.
  • Kept unit well-stocked and efficient with necessary medical supplies.
  • Used hospital devices, including slide boards and gait belt devices to transport and lift patients.
  • Monitored and charted fluid intake and output to stay current on patient conditions.
  • Collected lab specimens in adherence with safety protocols for patient tests.
  • Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff with preparation for and conducting patient procedures.
  • Safely transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheel-chairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Canton Dental Clinic | Canton, SDCanton Dental Clinic Sterilization Technician and Office06/2016 - 08/2018
  • Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments
  • Created checklists for daily stocking of housekeeping carts to improve inventory management and prevent unnecessary trips to stockroom.
  • Collected and disposed of garbage and debris from ashtrays and trash cans and placed trash receptacles outside for morning pickup.
  • Followed proper handling procedures for chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floor and fixtures.
  • Scrubbed and cleaned bathroom fixtures and partitions on a daily basis to remove mildew, dirt and mold.
  • Handled, used and stored hazardous chemical cleaners correctly to prevent injury or illness.
  • Strengthened building cleanliness by inspecting perimeters, and picking up trash.
  • Performed basic cleaning tasks by polishing furniture, replacing trash bags, cleaning bathroom surfaces and replacing dirty linens and towels.
  • Utilizes digital timekeeping system to document hours worked per day.
Sunshine Foods | Canton, SDSunshine Cashier03/2014 - 09/2016
  • Troubleshot and resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
  • Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
  • Drove sales and add-on purchases by promoting specific item options to customers.
  • Inspected items for damage and reported issues to supervisor to return unsalable merchandise and obtain replacements for customers.
  • Assisted customers with account updates, new service additions and promotional offers.
  • Read weekly sales inserts and tracked changing prices to remain up-to-date on store promotions.
  • Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
  • Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
  • Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
  • Notified security of suspected theft, including descriptions of individuals and items stolen to help control store losses.
  • Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
  • Rectified discrepancies between accounting records and cash drawer by researching daily transactions to pinpoint issues.
  • Built relationships with strategic partners leading to business development opportunities.
  • Properly verified customer identification for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
  • Organized and maintained both physical and digital payment documentation for accurate filing and compliant recordkeeping.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Observed company return policy when processing refunds, including inspecting merchandise for wear or damage.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
  • Processed returned items in accordance with store policy.
Education and Training
Canton High School | Canton, SDHigh School Diploma05/2018

GPA: 3.8

  • Honor Roll
  • National Honor Society Member
  • Academic Banquet-3 years (3.7 GPA or above)
South Dakota State University | Brookings, SDBachelor of Science in NursingExpected in 08/2021
Activities and Honors
  • Oncology Nursing Society
  • American Society of Healthcare Professionals
Certifications
Certified in CPR by the American Red Cross
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Sanford Health
  • Canton Dental Clinic
  • Sunshine Foods

School Attended

  • Canton High School
  • South Dakota State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Patient Care Technician
  • Canton Dental Clinic Sterilization Technician and Office
  • Sunshine Cashier

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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