Areli Ritthaler
Webster,TX
Summary
Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 3 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - SURGICAL SERVICES
SHRINERS BURN HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
09.2019 - 07.2024
- Assist nurses in preparation of surgical procedures such as setting up supplies, bringing patient in, facilitating turn overs, etc
- Stock OR rooms, PACU, and other surgical areas
- Assist patients in preparation for surgical procedures and post-surgery recovery
- Transport patients from waiting areas to OR
- Set up anesthesia worktables for anesthesiologists, nurses, and surgeons
- Assist with the collection and documentation of patient information using POWERCHART.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Provide support to lead teachers in creating an educational and nurturing environment
- Create an educational, supportive, and fun environment for children to learn
- Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - GENERAL SURGERY UNIT
CLEAR LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Assist patients with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, ambulating, toileting, etc
- Answer call lights, signal lights, or bells to determine patient needs
- Document and observe patient input and output
- Record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, or pulse as directed by nursing or medical staff
- Perform venipunctures, and finger sticks for lab draws and blood sugar checks
- Assist with the collection and documentation of patient information using MEDITECH
- Prepare the patient for pre-op or post-op care.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
WALGREENS
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints
- Receive payments by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
- Greet customers entering establishment
- Answer customers' questions and provide information on procedures or policies
- Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans
- Stock shelves, and mark prices on shelves and items
- Request information or assistance using paging systems.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE
PINELOCH MEDICAL CLINIC
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Maintain medical records, technical library, or correspondence files
- Keep financial records or perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit or mailing monthly statements to patients.
Education
Associates of Life Science -
San Jacinto Community College
Houston, TexasNurse Aide Program
High School Diploma -
Clear Lake Christian School
01.2015
Skills
- Bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient Education
- Emergency Response
- Patient Observation
- Vital signs monitoring
- IV Insertion
- Clinical Training
- Professional Bedside Manner
Personal Information
Title: Patient Care Technician
References
- Alexis Willette RN, BSN
- Virginia Martinez, LVN, (832)367-4861
- Dr. Roger C. Willette, MD, (713)898-9174
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - SURGICAL SERVICES
SHRINERS BURN HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
09.2019 - 07.2024
ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
03.2019 - 09.2019
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - GENERAL SURGERY UNIT
CLEAR LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2018 - 03.2019
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
WALGREENS
07.2016 - 01.2017
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE
PINELOCH MEDICAL CLINIC
05.2014 - 07.2014
Associates of Life Science -
San Jacinto Community College
Nurse Aide Program
High School Diploma -
Clear Lake Christian School