Angie Mckinney
Evansville
Summary
Distinguished for delivering compassionate care and patient monitoring at Deaconess Midtown Hospital, I excel in fast-paced healthcare settings. My expertise in infection control and exceptional communication skills drive positive outcomes and enhance team efficiency. Recognized for exceeding customer satisfaction, I bring a proven track record of improving patient care and safety protocols.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Stepdown Patient Care Technician
Deaconess Midtown Hospital
Evansville
04.2022 - Current
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Solarbron senior living
Evansville
03.2016 - 04.2022
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westriver senior living
Evansville
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Machine Operator
Berry Global
Evansville
05.2012 - 02.2014
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - CNA And QMA Certifications
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Evansville, INSkills
- Patient monitoring
- Wound care
- Vital signs measurement
- Specimen collection
- Patient transportation
- Emergency response
- Inventory management
- Hands-on patient care
- Health education
- Infection control
- Chart documentation
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Data collection
- Patient positioning
- Active listening
- Infection prevention
- Hospice and palliative care
- Monitoring patient conditions
- End-of-life care
- Patient education
- Health monitoring
- Sterilization techniques
- Professional bedside manner
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Basic life support
- Body mechanics knowledge
- High level of autonomy
- ADL support
- Healthcare expertise
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Infection control standards
- Compassionate care
- Patient hygiene management
- Basic nursing care
- Safety protocols
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose testing
- Certified nursing assistant (CNA)
- Bedside manner
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED
Timeline
Stepdown Patient Care Technician
Deaconess Midtown Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Solarbron senior living
03.2016 - 04.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westriver senior living
02.2014 - 03.2016
Machine Operator
Berry Global
05.2012 - 02.2014
Some College (No Degree) - CNA And QMA Certifications
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana