James McCormick
Oakdale
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with expertise in vital signs monitoring and patient observation. Skilled in enhancing patient comfort and independence through effective mobility assistance and emotional support. Committed to maintaining infection control standards and delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Order of St. Francis Transitional Care Hospital
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted nursing staff in providing direct patient care and support activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to promote safety, including: hoyer use and mobility equipment
- Aided in mobility assistance for patients, enhancing their comfort and independence.
Personal Care Assistant
Private Household
01.2018 - 02.2024
- Assisted developmentally delayed client with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
- Developed personalized care plans to meet individual client needs and preferences.
- Monitored and documented client health status, ensuring timely communication with healthcare providers.
- Trained new staff on caregiving techniques and household protocols, fostering team efficiency.
- Provided advocacy for mentally impaired adult in the community and at home.
Donation Attendant
Habitat for Humanity
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Enhanced processing efficiency by sorting and organizing donated items effectively.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring donor satisfaction and positive experiences.
- Optimized donation drop-off area by maintaining cleanliness and orderly space usage.
- Streamlined donation intake procedures through effective collaboration with team members.
Education
Certified Nurse's Assistant - CNA
Midwest Technical Institute
East Peoria, IL01-2024
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- ADL support
- Infection control
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Professional bedside manner
- Emergency response
- Mobility assistance
- Emotional support
- Hospice and palliative care
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Order of St. Francis Transitional Care Hospital
02.2024 - 05.2024
Donation Attendant
Habitat for Humanity
07.2019 - 03.2020
Personal Care Assistant
Private Household
01.2018 - 02.2024
Certified Nurse's Assistant - CNA
Midwest Technical Institute