Overview
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Education
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Erica Mae Hardy

Mechanicsburg

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ICU Patient Care Technician - Specialist

UPMC West Shore
02.2025 - Current
  • Perform patient care tasks, including ADLs, point-of-care testing, and basic medical procedures (e.g., IV/foley insertion/removal, specimen collection, wound care, etc.)
  • Adhere to safety policies, document accurately, and complete work efficiently
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
  • Continuous patient observation via video software, verbally redirecting high-risk patients using two-way audio, and alerting nursing staff and other personnel to safety concerns or incidents.

Waitress/Head Hostess

Thea
10.2021 - 07.2025
    • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
    • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
    • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
    • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.

Medical Assistant

Family Practice Center, PC
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Directed patients to exam rooms and obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
  • Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.

Caregiver

Asbury Home Services
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Skills

  • HIPAA/OSHA trained
  • Strong multitasking
  • Time management
  • Highly organized and detail oriented
  • Quick and adaptable learner
  • Team collaboration and communication skills

Certification

  • CPR/BLS Certification
  • Dean's List (Fall of 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Spring of 2021 and 2023.)

Timeline

ICU Patient Care Technician - Specialist

UPMC West Shore
02.2025 - Current

Medical Assistant

Family Practice Center, PC
08.2023 - 07.2024

Caregiver

Asbury Home Services
05.2022 - 10.2022

Waitress/Head Hostess

Thea
10.2021 - 07.2025

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Penn State Harrisburg
Erica Mae Hardy