Jessica Valind
Roper St. Francis Hospital
Charleston,WI
7
years of professional experience
Compassionate and dependable Patient Care Technician with experience providing quality care in fast -paced health care settings. Seeking to transition into the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, where I can apply my caregiving experience to support individuals in achieving meaningful behavior and developmental goals.
Work History
Patient Care Technician
5 Years 10 Months- Documents vital signs and ADLs in computer system and notifies RN with abnormal findings.
- Prepares, Positions, and helps transport patients for surgery.
- Records Intake and output of emesis bags, JP drains, NG tubes, ileostomy and colostomy bags, and rectal bags.
- Cleans and prepares surgical suites between surgeries.
- Removes biohazard waste and cleans surgical equipment.
- Collects and labels patient specimens/transports to lab.
- Checks blood sugar on diabetic patients before meals and every 6 hours for NPO patients.
- Assists with post-mortem care
- Performs EKG and bladder scans when given physician orders.
- Removes catheters and IVs to discharge patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
1 Year 1 Month- Provided basic nursing skills to elderly nuns.
- Assisted with activities of daily living; showering, getting dressed, general hygiene, toiletry, skin care, and foot care.
- Obtained and recorded vital signs, weight, intake, output, and blood glucose.
- Administer medication when needed.
- Provided wound care, dressing changes, and pressure injury care according to instructions by Charge RN.
- Observe any changes in nuns health and report to RN.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Skills
Basic nursing skills
Vital signs monitoring
Blood glucose monitoring
Infection prevention and control
Catheter care
Intake and output monitoring
BLS Certification
Compassionate patient care
Comfort and emotional support
Communication & Teamwork
Time Management
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Roper St. Francis Hospital
10.2020 - CurrentRead More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Our Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy
07.2019 - 08.2020Read More
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science from Applied Behavior Analysis
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