Anthony Torres
Westbury,NY
Summary
Compassionate and safety-focused patient care professional with direct experience supporting patients across hospitals, dialysis centers, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, and private residences. Demonstrated ability to assist patients before, during, and after medical services under clinical supervision. Skilled in patient monitoring, mobility assistance, equipment handling, infection control awareness, and accurate documentation. Physically capable of long shifts on feet, and committed to building a long-term career in dialysis and renal care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulette Driver / Patient Transport Technician
Facility Transport Inc.
Long Island, USA
10.2024 - Current
- Provide safe, respectful transport for patients between dialysis centers, hospitals, nursing homes, rehab facilities, and private residences
- Assist patients before and after treatment using wheelchairs, stretchers, and Hoyer lifts, ensuring proper positioning, comfort, and safety
- Observe patient condition during transport and communicate concerns promptly to medical staff
- Maintain clean, sanitary vehicles and equipment in accordance with healthcare safety standards
- Comunicate clearly with nurses, facility staff, patients, and families to ensure continuity of care
- Buil trust and rapport with patients to reduce anxiety and support emotional well-being
- Demonstrate reliability, situational awareness, professionalism, and compassion in medically sensitive environment
- Direct relevance: Dialysis patient exposure, patient handling, RN-adjacent workflows, safety compliance
Retail Assistant Manager
DXL Big & Tall Clothing
Carle Place, USA
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Delivered consistent, face-to-face service with professionalism, patience, and empathy
- Maintained clean, organized, and hygienic environments aligned with company standards
- Supervised and trained team members on procedures, safety awareness, and accountability
- Managed documentation, scheduling, and daily operational accuracy
- Adated communication style to meet individual needs and reduce stress in fast-paced settings
- Transferable value: Patient interaction, compliance, stamina, supervision, communication
Sales & Leasing Consultant
Stoler Lexus / Atlantic Lexus
Farmingdale, USA
07.2018 - 08.2022
- Managed one-on-one interactions requiring trust, clarity, and emotional intelligence
- Collcted, documented, and safeguarded sensitive personal and financial information
- Educated individuals on technical systems using clear, step-by-step explanations
- Balanced multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and professionalism
- Collborated with internal teams to ensure smooth service delivery
Fur Keeper
Santos Furs
Mineola, USA
- Maintained sanitary environments and followed health and safety protocols
- Performed physically demanding tasks requiring endurance and attention to detail
- Supported team operations in fast-paced service environments
Waiter’s Assistant
Piccolo’s Restaurant
Mineola, USA
- Maintained sanitary environments and followed health and safety protocols
- Performed physically demanding tasks requiring endurance and attention to detail
- Supported team operations in fast-paced service environments
Education
High School Diploma -
Carle Place High School
Carle Place, NYAutomotive Technology Training -
Nassau BOCES Barry Tech
Westbury, NYAvailability And Flexibility
- Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Willing to float between local DaVita clinics
- Physically capable of long shifts on feet in clinical environments
Certification
- Certified Lexus Sales & Technology Specialist
- Equipment Handling & Safety Training
- Willing to complete DaVita-provided PCT training, Clinical Ladders, and ongoing education
Core Competencies
Direct patient care under RN supervision, Pre- and post-treatment patient observation, Vital signs awareness & reporting, Patient education, reassurance & comfort, Compassionate bedside manner, Dialysis-adjacent patient transport experience, Wheelchair, stretcher & Hoyer lift assistance, Infection control & PPE compliance, Equipment setup, positioning & cleaning, Blood-adjacent environment comfort, Long shifts standing, walking & lifting, Time-sensitive task execution, Following protocols & clinical workflows, Team collaboration with nurses & care teams, Floating between facilities as needed, Accurate data entry & record-keeping, HIPAA-conscious patient information handling, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Digital systems & documentation tools
Candidate Profile
Patient Care Technician (PCT), Compassionate and safety-focused patient care professional with direct experience supporting patients across hospitals, dialysis centers, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, and private residences. Demonstrated ability to assist patients before, during, and after medical services under clinical supervision. Skilled in patient monitoring, mobility assistance, equipment handling, infection control awareness, and accurate documentation. Physically capable of long shifts on feet and committed to building a long-term career in dialysis and renal care.
Timeline
Ambulette Driver / Patient Transport Technician
Facility Transport Inc.
10.2024 - Current
Retail Assistant Manager
DXL Big & Tall Clothing
08.2023 - 09.2024
Sales & Leasing Consultant
Stoler Lexus / Atlantic Lexus
07.2018 - 08.2022
Fur Keeper
Santos Furs
Waiter’s Assistant
Piccolo’s Restaurant
High School Diploma -
Carle Place High School
Automotive Technology Training -
Nassau BOCES Barry Tech