Alicia Cruz
HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland
Houston,Texas
1
Certification
2
years of professional experience
Compassionate and attentive Patient Care Technician with expertise in patient observation CPR/BLS, EKG, and PCT certifications. Proven ability to enhance patient mobility and comfort, ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene protocols. Ready to leverage skills to improve patient care standards.
Work History
Patient Care Technician
11 Months- Provided support in daily activities, enhancing patient mobility and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Responded to patient requests and concerns, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Food Service Worker
5 Months- Prepared and served snow cones, ensuring high-quality presentation and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of service area, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Operated cash register, accurately processing transactions and managing cash flow.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and restocking items.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
Education
High School Diploma
- 3.9/4.0 GPA
- Ranked in Top 25% of class
- National Technical Honors Society Member
- Honors Practicum Member
- Extracurricular Activities: Pasadena ISD UIL Physicals, Local school health fair, Parson House vital clinic, and HCA Southeast clinicals
Skills
Vital sign assessment
Patient care assistance
Patient observation
Blood glucose testing
CPR certification
Feeding assistance
Patient positioning
Active listening
Certification
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- NCET - ECG Technician
- American Red Cross - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Food Service Worker
Snow Cone Lady
06.2024 - 11.2024Read More
Dr. Kirk Lewis Career And Techinal High School
High School Diploma
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