Denys Scheidemantle
Trafford
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with strong expertise in patient care and support. Skilled in assisting medical staff, managing patient needs, and maintaining healthcare standards. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, IV insertion, EKG and medical documentation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician-Specailist
UPMC East
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Patient Care Technician II
Forbes Hospital
04.2018 - 10.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
Education
Norwin Senior High School
North Huntingdon PA Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Basic life support
- Emergency response
- IV insertion
- Wound care
- Responding to emergencies
- Phlebotomy training
- Blood glucose testing
Timeline
Patient Care Technician-Specailist
UPMC East
05.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician II
Forbes Hospital
04.2018 - 10.2024
Norwin Senior High School
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