Patient-focused Patient Care Assistant with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Amerigo
07.2020 - Current
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Patient Care Associate
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
02.2024 - 11.2024
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Assisted with various diagnostic procedures such as drawing blood samples, obtaining EKG readings, and collecting urine specimens for laboratory testing.
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by communicating pertinent patient information during detailed handoff reports.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily interactions.
Patient Care Assistant
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
06.2021 - 02.2022
Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Student Intern
Memphis Neurology
08.2019 - 08.2021
Built professional relationships with colleagues at all levels within the organization, strengthening interpersonal communication skills during the internship experience.
Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
Gained exposure to various aspects of the industry through active participation in company events, workshops, and training sessions during the internship period.
Developed time-management skills through balancing multiple assignments while consistently meeting deadlines during the internship period.
Hospitality Consultant
Spa Therapies
08.2019 - 05.2021
Generated positive online reviews by proactively addressing guest concerns while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
Managed the recruitment and onboarding process for new employees, ensuring a strong fit with organizational culture and values.
Created memorable guest experiences through the design of unique hospitality concepts catered specifically towards target demographics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science Double Minor: Medical Assisting and Child Development
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
01.2025
High School Diploma -
Germantown High School
Germantown, TN
05.2019
Skills
Strong work ethic
Exceptional customer service
Daily living support
Multitasking
Basic life support
First aid and safety
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified
BLS Certified
ABC License
Languages
Spanish: Excellent
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
02.2024 - 11.2024
Patient Care Assistant
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
06.2021 - 02.2022
Server
Amerigo
07.2020 - Current
Student Intern
Memphis Neurology
08.2019 - 08.2021
Hospitality Consultant
Spa Therapies
08.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Science Double Minor: Medical Assisting and Child Development