Lyrik Clopton

Job Summary:

As a Patient Care Novice on the Labor and Delivery unit,I provide essential support to the healthcare team by performing patient care technician )as well as shadowing my preceptor (RN) once a month) duties in a specialized obstetric environment. This role includes assisting with routine patient care, supporting labor and delivery processes (including vaginal and cesarean births), and maintaining a safe and efficient environment for patients, families, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Daily Patient Care:

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, toileting, and ambulation.

• Perform vital signs monitoring (e.g., blood pressure, temperature, pulse, oxygen saturation) and glucose checks as needed.

• Maintain patient comfort by assisting with repositioning and ensuring a clean, safe environment.

2. Labor and Delivery Support:

• Assist with setting up and breaking down delivery rooms for vaginal births.

• Provide support during cesarean sections by preparing surgical equipment, restocking supplies, and assisting as needed in the operating room.

• Assist with neonatal care, such as performing baby baths, diaper changes, and ensuring proper swaddling.

3. Team Collaboration:

• Communicate changes in patient status or needs promptly to the nursing team.

• Support nurses during emergencies, including assisting with equipment or patient care tasks.

• Float to other units, such as postpartum or NICU when needed to provide patient care support.

4. Unit Maintenance:

• Restock supplies in labor and delivery rooms, operating rooms, and neonatal areas.

• Ensure patient rooms and workspaces are clean, organized, and ready for use.

• Transport specimens, equipment, and patients as directed.

5. Professional Development:

• Engage in learning opportunities by observing labor and delivery procedures and neonatal care practices.

• Shadow nurses to gain deeper insight into labor and delivery operations

• Monitored patient health status and reported changes to healthcare team members.
• Provided assistance with patient transfers, ambulation, and exercise programs.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming and toileting.
• Responded to emergent situations quickly and calmly while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
• Provided emotional support for patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or treatment regimens.
• Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed.
• Observed infection control protocols at all times to prevent transmission of communicable diseases.
• Adhered to all HIPAA regulations when handling confidential information about patients.
• Ensured that all necessary supplies were available for each shift.
• Took appropriate action in emergency situations following established protocols.
• Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
• Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
• Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
• Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.

• Performed electrocardiogram and Holter monitor tests on patients to assess cardiac health.
• Monitored patient vital signs during procedures, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation levels.
• Reviewed ECG results with physicians to determine diagnosis or treatment of cardiac disorders.
• Assisted cardiologists in performing stress tests and other specialized diagnostic procedures.
• Provided instruction to patients regarding proper use of monitoring equipment at home.
• Conducted quality control checks on ECG machines daily to ensure accuracy of readings.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations when necessary, following established protocols for care.
• Prepared exam rooms for upcoming appointments by stocking supplies, cleaning surfaces.
• Verified insurance coverage for patients before conducting any tests or treatments.
• Scheduled follow-up appointments based on physician recommendations after each visit.
• Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately, including consent forms and medical histories.
• Assisted in training new staff members on the operation of ECG machines and other related equipment.
• Developed strong relationships with referring physicians through regular communication regarding patient progress.

• Performed EKG tests on patients of all ages, including neonatal and geriatric.
• Maintained accurate records of patient data, test results, and other relevant information.
• Instructed patients on proper positioning for EKG testing and ensured their comfort during the procedure.
• Assisted physicians in interpreting EKG results to diagnose medical conditions or detect irregularities.
• Provided technical support to physicians in monitoring patient's cardiac rhythms and vital signs.
• Assisted with stress tests, holter monitors, pacemaker checks and other diagnostic procedures as needed.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using various types of EKG machines such as 12-lead ECGs and portable systems.
• Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while performing EKG tests on patients.

• Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
• Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
• Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis.
• Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
• Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
• Recorded observations on patient charts regarding activities of daily living, intake and output levels, vital signs.