Matthew St. Cyr
Richmond,VA
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 6 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
VCU Health
11.2022 - Current
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
09.2020 - Current
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for [Type] patient rooms.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Adapted quickly to change of facilities, along with understanding each charting system.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Hanover Hill Healthcare Center
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Provides basic nursing care which includes assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, mobility and toileting
- Also take vital signs, obtain specimens, observe and report information, as well as many other tasks
- LNAs can work in settings such as a Nursing Home, Home Health Care and
- Hospitals
- They work under the supervision of an LPN or RN.
Kitchen Staff
Tuckers
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Ensure complete cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen ware
- Keep dish area orderly
- Sweep and mop kitchen floors
- Wash worktables, walls, refrigerators, meat blocks and other food prep surfaces
- Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
Manufacturing Technician
ConforMIS, Inc
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Responsible for the in-process building and dimensional inspection of medical device implants
- Operated finishing equipment (bead blaster, micrometers, calipers, height gages and comparators) in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Performed timely and accurate transactions of workflow in ERP system
- (Oracle) Complied with all company policies and procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, Work
- Instructions, ISO Standards and Good Manufacturing Procedures
- Responsible for upkeep of manufacturing areas and providing a clean and safe work environment
- Disposed of all hazardous and non-hazardous waste in designated containers and collection areas
- Supported other processes or production lines as demand and production schedules dictated.
Education
High School Diploma -
Windham High School
Windham, NHBLS
National CPR Foundation
06.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office and Computer Skills Experience with MS Outlook, MS Word and PowerPoint
- Companionship and emotional support
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Conducting intakes
- Recording vital signs
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient Assessments
- Study leadership
- Quality control guidelines
- Work station cleaning
- Verbal and written communication
- Information Protection
- Mobility Assistance
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Culturally-Competent Care
- Infection Control Standards
- Adaptable
- Data Collection
- Infection Prevention
- Patient Observation
- Sterilization Techniques
Certification
EMS Prep Certificate Completed high school Emergency Medical Services Course received a
certificate of completion.
Certificate of LNA training completion from LNA Health Careers LLC
Certified in Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association
Accomplishments
Is apart of the Back to Basics Committee on Main Hospital 8 West, which applies new new ways of achieving efficiency on the floor and for it to run more cohesively.
Was Employee of the Month of May and received multiple tulip awards from working on Main Hospital 8 West.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
VCU Health
11.2022 - Current
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
09.2020 - Current
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Hanover Hill Healthcare Center
09.2017 - 09.2020
Manufacturing Technician
ConforMIS, Inc
01.2016 - 05.2016
Kitchen Staff
Tuckers
05.2015 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Windham High School
BLS
National CPR Foundation
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