Sadie Stutting
East Prospect
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Assistant with extensive experience at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective communication, fostering trust and rapport while ensuring safety and comfort for diverse patient populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult moments, fostering trust and rapport.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Improved patient satisfaction by responding promptly to call lights and addressing needs or concerns.
- Educated patients on personal hygiene practices, promoting self-care skills for long-term wellbeing.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Nursing Assistant
UPMC
06.2020 - 10.2023
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
- Supported end-of-life care, offering emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Coordinated with dietary staff to ensure patient nutritional needs were met, promoting overall health.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
Education
Respitorary Therapist
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA01-2027
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA01-2022
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Vital signs documentation
- Written and verbal communication
- Emotional support
- Blood glucose testing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Basic life support
- Documentation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Safety protocols
Accomplishments
Received two daffodil nominations while employed with Penn Medicine.
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant
UPMC
06.2020 - 10.2023
Respitorary Therapist
Harrisburg Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
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