Alexia Maria Cruz
Fort Worth
Summary
Compassionate New Grade Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medical documentation. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork to enhance patient care and support colleagues.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
Burleson
06.2023 - Current
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques, as per policy.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized between patients.
- Organized and restocked supplies in order to maintain an adequate flow.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Conducted safety rounds every 30 minutes to ensure a safe environment for patients, which also included vital signs.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, proper fluid management, and care of their access.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Administered prescribed medication (heparin).
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged them for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests according to policy.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, needs for assistance, or social and emotional support.
Nursing Student
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
Fort worth
- Educated patients on health maintenance, preventive measures, and disease management strategies.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate according to established protocols.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices within clinical setting.
- Prepared medications for administration by reading physicians' orders accurately and following established procedures for administration of drugs safely.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, and other treatments.
- Engaged in clinical rotations across various departments to gain diverse experience.
- Promoted open communication and honored patient rights and confidentiality.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX08-2025
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Healthcare documentation
- Patient education
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Infection prevention
- Cannulation of new AV fistulas/grafts
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Quick problem solver
Certification
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- BLS
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
06.2023 - Current
Nursing Student
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Tarrant County College
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