Sheridan Bishop
Christiansburg
Summary
I am an experienced Patient Care Technician with four years of experience in various healthcare environments. Demonstrated success at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Med Surg Unit and currently serving in Critical Care Unit at Carilion New River Medical Center. Proficient in delivering high-quality patient care across multiple units, including PCU, CCU, Medical, and Surgical. Currently enrolled in Practical Nursing program at New River Community College, with graduation anticipated on August 1, 2025.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
Christiansburg
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and medical staff.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Participated in patient safety initiatives and infection control protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted with removing Foley catheters and IVs from patients.
Patient Care Technician
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
Blacksburg
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and medical staff.
- I assisted with taking Foley and IVs out of patients.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Education
Licenced Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
New River Community College
Dublin, VA08-2025
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Patient care
- Healthcare communication
- Assisted with daily ADLs for patients
- Restocking supplies
- Patient observation
- Patient hygiene management
- Specimen collection
- Catheter care
- Feeding assistance
- Health monitoring
- Mobility assistance
- Blood glucose testing
- Professional bedside manner
- Active listening
- Patient positioning
- Infection prevention
- CPR certification
- Bed preparation
- EKG interpretation
- Oral hygiene
Accomplishments
- I was awarded the Bee Award from LewisGale Hospital Montgomery my first year working at the facility and was nominated for the Bee Award at Carilion New River Medical Center.
Certification
- I am BLS certified by American Heart Association and American Red Cross.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
01.2021 - 05.2024
Licenced Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
New River Community College
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