Dominique Pitchford

Dedicated healthcare professional with 10+ years of patient-care experience across pediatric, primary care, ambulatory surgery, and hospital settings. Experienced in vital signs, patient care, admissions/discharges, patient support, infection-control practices, and assisting clinical teams. Strong patient-service skills with a proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced healthcare environments.

Pediatric Certified Nursing Assistant at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago (2022-02 – 2024-10)

• Provided direct patient care and support to pediatric patients in a hospital setting.
• Obtained and documented vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
• Assisted patients with bathing, hygiene, mobility, comfort, and activities of daily living.
• Supported admission and discharge processes and assisted with removal of IVs as directed.
• Worked collaboratively with nurses and the interdisciplinary care team to promote patient safety and comfort.

Medical Assistant at Rush Primary Care (2024-04 – 2026-04)

• Supported daily primary-care operations and assisted with patient flow in an outpatient setting.
• Provided patient-facing support and assisted clinical staff with routine care and office needs.
• Obtained and recorded vital signs and maintained a clean, safe patient-care environment.
• Delivered professional customer service while helping patients navigate appointments and clinic services.

COVID Tester / Pediatric Patient Support at Elmhurst Outpatient Surgery Center (2020-08 – 2021-02)

• Performed COVID-19 testing and assisted with patient check-in.
• Prepared and sanitized patient areas following surgical procedures.
• Assisted pediatric patients with changing before and after surgery and provided comfort and support.
• Obtained vital signs and assisted patients safely to their vehicles after procedures.

Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Lutheran General Hospital (2018-12 – 2020-06)

• Responded to patient call signals and assisted patients with routine care needs.
• Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care and operation of medical equipment.
• Changed bed linens, made beds, and maintained patient rooms.
• Measured and recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate as directed by nursing staff.

Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Rush University / West Lake Hospital (2015-07 – 2019-01)

• Responded to patient call signals and supported patients with daily care needs.
• Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, and other patient-care areas.
• Assisted with lifting and transferring patients to and from beds, examination tables, surgical tables, and stretchers.
• Obtained and recorded vital signs as directed by medical and nursing staff.

Associate Degree in Healthcare Administration – Colorado Technical University (2021-02 – 2022-02)