Maegan Houchins
Nesbit
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion, while also pursuing my Associate Degree in Nursing at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Skilled in patient monitoring, vital signs measurement, and providing support with daily living activities. Excel at communication, empathy, and time management to enhance patient comfort and most importantly safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto
Southaven
09.2024 - Current
- Performed direct patient care duties under the direction of licensed nursing personnel
- Ensured patient safety by monitoring conditions and responding to needs.
- Assists in performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures
- Participated in educational activities to enhance skills and knowledge in patient care.
- Met assigned goals consistently by adhering to established deadlines and standards.
Patient Transporter
Washington Regional Medical Center
Fayetteville
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Transport patients being admitted, moved to different departments, and discharged in a timely manner. Which includes memorization of entire layout of hospital
- Executed patient transports using wheelchairs, stretchers, and bariatric beds, ensuring proper cleaning of all transportation equipment with approved disinfectants.
- Adapt appropriate and respectful behavior to all patients; this includes: respect of privacy, introduction of self to patient, explanation of services, and requesting permission with excellent communication not only with patient but with other employees of all positions.
- Executed duties following departmental guidelines and specific instructions.
- Reviewed patients' physical, mental, and medication restrictions prior to transfers to guarantee safety during transport.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Southaven, MS05-2027
Some College (No Degree) -
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MSUniversity of Arkansas
Fayetteville, ARSkills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient safety
- Epic trained
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Communication
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto
09.2024 - Current
Patient Transporter
Washington Regional Medical Center
11.2022 - 06.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
Meridian Community College
University of Arkansas