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Denise Shovlin

Pittsburgh

Summary

Compassionate Advanced Patient Care Technician recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Delivered specialized skills in phlebotomy, EKG administration, and patient care planning through effective communication and teamwork. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and supporting healthcare team objectives while pursuing nursing education.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced Patient Care Technician

UPMC Shadyside Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
05.2022 - Current

Emergency Department

  • Executed IV insertion, straight catheterization, and Foley catheter placement.
  • Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to medical team, ensuring timely interventions.
  • Assisting with CPR
  • Supported nursing staff in providing patient care and facilitating daily living activities to enhance patient comfort.
  • Standard blood draws with butterfly; CBG
  • Maintained patient records using electronic health record systems.

Senior Patient Care Technician

UPMC Children's Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2021 - 05.2022

Same Day Surgery: Pre-op & Post-op

  • Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to healthcare team, ensuring prompt response to patient needs.
  • Delivered direct patient care and support to children and families, enhancing comfort and understanding during procedures.
  • Collected weights, heights, apical heart rates, and manual BPs to assist in comprehensive patient assessments.
  • Removed intravenous lines following patient protocols.

Emergency Technician & Secretary

Moses Taylor Hospital
Scranton, PA
2019 - 2020
  • Monitored patient vital signs to ensure timely response and care.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
  • Answered phones and paged different doctors & departments
  • IV insertion; standard blood draws
  • CPR

Patient Transporter

Moses Taylor Hospital
Scranton, PA
2018 - 2019
  • First Responder to all Hospital Codes
  • Assisted in transporting patients safely between departments and units.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of transport equipment and vehicles.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to prioritize patient transfer needs efficiently.
  • Monitored and documented patient conditions during transport to ensure safety.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA
2018

High School Diploma -

Scranton Preparatory School
Scranton, PA
2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2027

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • IV insertion ; EKG completion
  • Catheter placement
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Emergency response
  • CPR assistance
  • Medical record management

Certification

  • Act 31
  • Act 33
  • Act 34
  • Act 73
  • BLS

Timeline

Advanced Patient Care Technician

UPMC Shadyside Hospital
05.2022 - Current

Senior Patient Care Technician

UPMC Children's Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2022

Emergency Technician & Secretary

Moses Taylor Hospital
2019 - 2020

Patient Transporter

Moses Taylor Hospital
2018 - 2019

Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education

University of Scranton

High School Diploma -

Scranton Preparatory School

Associate of Science - Nursing

Community College of Allegheny County
Denise Shovlin