Abby Yahner

• Provide direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
• Record and monitor vital signs, blood glucose levels, and I&O.
• Perform basic clinical tasks such as EKGs, specimen collection, bladder scans, and post-mortem care.
• Communicate patient needs and changes in condition to various nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Support patient comfort by responding promptly to call lights and providing emotional support.

Critical Care:

- Completed on Tower 8 at UPMC Altoona

• Provide direct patient care including ADLs, repositioning, and mouth care (for intubated patients).
• Monitor and document vital signs, I&O, and patient assessments.
• Pass medications under the supervision of an RN or Clinical Instructor.
• Ensure patient safety by following proper PPE and ICU protocols.

Chronic/Palliative Care:

Completed at Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown, PA.

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care focused on comfort, quality of life, and dignity.
• Perform end-of-life and post-mortem care.
• Provide emotional support for patients and families utilizing therapeutic communication.
• Monitor and report changes in patient status to nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Psychiatric/Mental Health:

- Completed at Torrance State Hospital and Conemaugh Memorial Hospital's Psychiatric Unit.

• Build therapeutic relationships with patients using active listening and therapeutic communication.
• Assist with daily hygiene activities that promote patient wellbeing
• Maintain a safe environment by participating in de-escalation techniques and safety protocols.
• Attend and assist with group therapy and other activities.

Obstetrics:

- Completed on Tower 9 at UPMC Altoona and at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital's Labor and Delivery Unit.

• Assist nurses with monitoring fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs.
• Support patients during labor and delivery under supervision.
• Observe and assist with newborn assessments and Apgar scoring.
• Perform routine maternal and neonatal care (e.g. hygiene, feeding, vital signs).
• Assist with patient education on postpartum care and newborn care.
• Review patient history and medications in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Support in administering medications via oral, IV, IM, and subcutaneous routes (under supervision).
• Monitoring patient responses to medications and treatments
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients and families.
• Shadow and learn from registered nurses, midwives, and physicians in OB/GYN care.

Fundamentals:

- Completed on Tower 14 at UPMC Altoona

• Assist with basic patient care activities, including hygiene, feeding, repositioning, and mobility.
• Monitor and record vital signs, pain levels, and patient responses.
• Support patients and families with emotional and psychosocial needs during end-of-life care.
• Observe and participate in comfort-focused interventions (e.g., pain management, skin care).
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide holistic, compassionate care.
• Perform post-mortum care in a respectful and professional way.
• Document patient observations and nursing interventions accurately in electronic medical records.
• Perform medication administration and symptom management under supervision.
• Practice therapeutic communication to support dignity and respect in patient interactions.
• Learn and follow protocols related to hospice and palliative care principles.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients and families.

Med-Surg:

- Completed on Tower 12 at UPMC Altoona

• Monitor and record vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and telemetry readings.
• Assist with cardiac assessments and report abnormal findings to supervising nurses or physicians.
• Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
• Perform scans such as EKGs and bladder scans
• Provide basic patient care such as bathing, feeding, repositioning, and ambulation.
• Perform medication administration under supervision.
• Support post-procedure care for patients recovering from various procedures.
• Recognize signs and symptoms of cardiac and respiratory distress and promptly report changes in condition to RN or Charge Nurse.
• Document patient care activities and observations accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Practice infection control and patient safety protocols during all aspects of care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient-centered care plans.

Pediatrics:

- Completed at various locations including UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

• Assist with age-appropriate physical assessments under supervision.
• Monitor and record vital signs, intake/output, and developmental milestones.
• Support patients with daily care needs including hygiene, nutrition, and comfort.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under supervision, following pediatric dosing protocols.
• Communicate effectively with children and families using therapeutic, developmentally appropriate techniques.
• Educate families on health promotion, disease prevention, and discharge care instructions (under supervision).
• Observe procedures in the OR while on the same-day-surgery floor.
• Maintain a safe and child-friendly environment in accordance with infection control standards.
• Document patient care activities accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).

• Greet and welcome guests.
• Take customer food and beverage orders accurately and promptly.
• Provide menu knowledge and make recommendations based on customer preferences
• Serve food and beverages to guests while ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Check in with guests to ensure satisfaction and address any issues.
• Handle guest complaints professionally and in a timely manner.
• Handle guest payments, operate POS systems, and manage cash/credit card transactions.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure customers receive orders in a accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in service station as well as dining areas outside.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Assist with opening and closing duties, including stocking and cleaning.