Brenda Bernardino
Spanish Fork,UT
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician Same Day Surgery/PACU
Utah Valley Hospital, Intermountain Healthcare
Provo, UT
08.2022 - Current
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
Med Tech/CNA
Orchard View Assisted Living
Payson, UT
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Phlebotomy Technician
Mountainland Technical College
Lehi, UT
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Reduced patient anxiety by using effective communication skills and demonstrating empathy during blood draws.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Joyce University
Draper, UT08.2025
No Degree - Pre- Radiology
Utah Valley University
Orem, UTHigh School Diploma -
Maple Mountain High School
Spanish Fork, UT05.2021
Skills
- Spanish Speaking
- Conducting intakes
- ADL support
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Basic Life Support
- Recording vital signs
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Patient Care Technician (PCT)
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Electronic Charting
- Patient-focused care
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Specimen Collection
- Surgical Preparation
- Sterilization techniques
Timeline
Patient Care Technician Same Day Surgery/PACU
Utah Valley Hospital, Intermountain Healthcare
08.2022 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician
Mountainland Technical College
08.2021 - 10.2021
Med Tech/CNA
Orchard View Assisted Living
03.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Joyce University
No Degree - Pre- Radiology
Utah Valley University
High School Diploma -
Maple Mountain High School