Tara Lukens
Thompsontown
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Geisinger Lewistown Hospital
12.2024 - 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.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- 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.
Department Trainer
Prime Therapeutics LLC
09.2021 - 07.2024
- Enhanced employee performance by developing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
- Reduced time spent on administrative tasks by creating efficient systems for tracking employee progression and certification status.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at simplifying complex information for easy comprehension by employees at all levels of expertise.
- Facilitated team building exercises, fostering collaboration and improved communication among team members.
- Implemented innovative e-learning platforms, increasing accessibility to relevant training resources for remote employees.
- Developed custom training content based on unique departmental needs, promoting increased job satisfaction among staff members.
- Streamlined onboarding processes, ensuring a smooth transition for incoming employees.
- Evaluated staff progress, offering constructive feedback and tailored support to promote continuous improvement.
Homemaker
Career Gap
01.2013 - 08.2021
- Transitioned from full-time employment to taking care of my children
- Became a certified foster/adoptive parent
- Worked effectively in organizing and maintaining our new household structure
- Proven ability to adapt to new or changing situations
- Successfully monitored all of our children's educational development as well as their physical and mental health
Provider Relations Research Specialist
National Government Services, Inc
11.2004 - 12.2012
- Developed comprehensive research reports
- Analyzed complex datasets using statistical methods, identifying trends and patterns that informed decision-making processes.
- Enhanced research efficiency by implementing advanced data analysis techniques and tools.
- Adapted work process and methods based on findings and literature review with limited supervision.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Geisinger Lewistown Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Department Trainer
Prime Therapeutics LLC
09.2021 - 07.2024
Homemaker
Career Gap
01.2013 - 08.2021
Provider Relations Research Specialist
National Government Services, Inc
11.2004 - 12.2012
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