Dorothy Stevenson
Harrisburg
Summary
Committed, direct, and compassionate healthcare professional with a proven track record of success in various healthcare roles. Highly skilled in providing assistance with daily living activities and meal preparation, ensuring the utmost comfort and safety of clients. Dedicated individual prioritizing continuous monitoring and care to maintain the well-being of those under supervision.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Direct Support Professional
Merakey
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Served meals and assisted immobile or disabled individuals with eating.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
Cashier
Mission BBQ
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
Education
Nursing LPN
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA12-2024
High School Diploma -
Central Dauphin Senior High School
Harrisburg, PA05.2019
Skills
- Transportation
- Client documentation
- Behavior redirection
- Quality program protocols
- Care plan management
- Compassionate client care
- Basic life support
- Catheter care
- Infection control standards
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Infection control
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- EKG interpretation
- Mobility assistance
- Wound care
- Oxygen therapy
- Patient hygiene management
- CPR certification
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Merakey
10.2021 - 06.2023
Cashier
Mission BBQ
05.2021 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Central Dauphin Senior High School
Licensed Practical Nurse certification
Nursing LPN
Harrisburg Area Community College
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