Overview
Work History
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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
Tara Lukens