Hope Cutsinger
Bicknell
Summary
With a proven track record at Good Samaritan Hospital, I am
Friendly and compassionate individual with strong interpersonal skills and passion for patient care. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and proficiency in vital sign monitoring and patient assistance. Committed to providing high-quality care to improve patient well-being.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2024 - 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.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Phlebotomist
Daviess Community Hospital
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Phlebotomy Intern
Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Knox High School
Freelandville, IN05-2023
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Venipuncture
- Vein selection
- CPR certification
- Order of draw
- Needle disposal
- Patient observation
- Specimen handling
- Blood glucose testing
- Sample and specimen collection
- Basic life support
- Butterfly needle technique
- Patient identification
- Infection control standards
- Patient confidentiality
- Teamwork
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Specimen labeling procedures
- HIPAA regulations
- HIPAA
- Patient support
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Professional bedside manner
- Emergency response
- Mobility assistance
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)0
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
Daviess Community Hospital
11.2023 - 05.2025
Phlebotomy Intern
Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2023 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
North Knox High School
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