Kristin Combs
Avilla
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Parkview Noble Emergency Department, excelling in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and adherence to infection control standards, ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced environments. Adaptable team player committed to delivering exceptional patient services.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Parkview Noble Emergency Department
Kendallville, IN
05.2022 - 09.2025
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patient vitals and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Facilitated patient comfort by delivering direct care and effectively communicating needs to medical team.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of patient areas, adhering to safety protocols.
- Oversaw monitoring and reporting of patient condition changes to facilitate prompt interventions.
Lab Assistant
Parkview Health Systems Laboratories
Kendallville,IN
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and experiments to support clinical operations.
- Maintained accurate records of test results, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted in preparing specimens for analysis using established protocols and procedures.
- Operated laboratory equipment following safety guidelines and standard operating procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance laboratory efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels of reagents and supplies, facilitating timely replenishment orders.
- Provided training to new staff on laboratory techniques and safety practices.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
- Ensured accurate test results with proper use of lab equipment and adherence to protocols.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities or new assignments as needed within the lab environment.
- Worked closely with lab staff on special projects.
- Provided assistance in training new lab personnel on proper techniques, safety guidelines, and protocol adherence for smooth integration into the team environment.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information pertaining to research findings, methodologies, or patient data when required by regulations or ethical standards.
- Prioritized tasks efficiently to meet project deadlines while maintaining high-quality results in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
Registrar
Parkview Noble Patient Registration
Kendallville, IN
11.2012 - 05.2017
- Managed patient registration processes ensuring accurate data entry and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Coordinated insurance verification, facilitating timely approvals for patient services.
- Utilized electronic health record (EHR) systems to streamline patient information management and accessibility.
- Assisted in training new staff on registration procedures and system navigation to enhance team efficiency.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to ensure seamless patient transitions from registration to care delivery.
- Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
- Greeted every guest with personable approach and provided knowledgeable service.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Verified paperwork accuracy and checked for completion prior to processing.
- Updated computer system with latest information to keep records current and accurate.
- Collaborated with IT department to enhance student information system, resulting in more user-friendly interfaces.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Noble High School
Albion, IN06.2000
Skills
- Patient hygiene
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient transport
- EKG interpretation
- Data collection
- Basic life support
- CPR certification
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Compassionate care
- Acute care
- Patient observation
- Adaptable
- Infection control standards
- Sterilization techniques
- Wound care
- Emotional support
- End-of-life care
- Feeding assistance
- Safety protocols
- Patient positioning
- Specimen collection
- Infection control
- Patient services
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient advocacy
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Mobility assistance
- Infection prevention
- Emergency response
- High level of autonomy
- Health monitoring
- Clinical training
- Medical equipment operation
- Information protection
- Qualified in patient transport
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Mobility assistance aptitude
- Vitals documentation
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Bed preparation
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Patient hygiene management
- Restocking supplies
- Patient assistance
- Medical terminology
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Patient care
- Vital signs
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Direct patient care
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Organizational skills
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Collecting vital signs
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Calm under stress
- Heavy lifting
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Supporting personal needs
- Relationship building
- Clinical documentation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Patient care quality
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Parkview Noble Emergency Department
05.2022 - 09.2025
Lab Assistant
Parkview Health Systems Laboratories
05.2017 - 11.2017
Registrar
Parkview Noble Patient Registration
11.2012 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Central Noble High School