Lauren Olszowka
Hebron
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with expertise in vital signs monitoring and emergency response. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective teamwork.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Northwest Health Porter
Valparaiso
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care tasks and activities.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights and requests for assistance.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to provide comprehensive care.
Emergency Medical Technician
Superior Ambulance
Highland
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Responded promptly to emergency calls with appropriate medical equipment.
- Provided basic life support and first aid to patients in various situations.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs throughout the journey.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to facilitate smooth patient handoffs.
- Educated patients and families on post-treatment care instructions.
- Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing- BSN
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN05-2027
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- First aid techniques
- Infection control
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- High level of autonomy
- Clinical training
- Ethical leadership
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Northwest Health Porter
01.2024 - 11.2024
Emergency Medical Technician
Superior Ambulance
06.2021 - 08.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing- BSN
Indiana University Northwest