Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Memberships And Leadership
Volunteer And Tutoring Experience
Certifications And Skills
Timeline
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Carla Altman

Dallas,TX

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented healthcare professional with hands-on experience in neonatal care, medical assisting, and clinical support. Currently pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing, with experience in NICU support. Proven ability to multitask in high-pressure environments while delivering patient-centered care. Seeking a NICU Technician role to apply clinical skills and contribute to a collaborative healthcare team.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Support Tech - NICU

Children's Health
Dallas, TX
04.2024 - Current
  • Admitted neonates and ensured appropriate equipment and supplies were available based on age and condition
  • Provided direct patient care including bathing, positioning, ambulation, and documenting vital signs and intake/output
  • Assisted in specimen collection and testing (excluding arterial/central line samples)
  • Transported patients to CT, MRI, and surgery, ensuring safe and efficient movement
  • Performed nasal, oral, and pharyngeal suctioning to support neonate respiratory function
  • Primed IV fluids (excluding blood products) and assisted with complex dressing changes

Receptionist

Family Pet Center
Frisco, TX
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Answered phone calls, scheduled appointments, and directed inquiries
  • Managed incoming mail, packages, and courier deliveries
  • Performed administrative and clerical support tasks, including record-keeping

Medical Assistant

Dallas OBGYN PA
Dallas, TX
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Recorded vital signs, medical history, and prepared patients for examinations
  • Drew blood, administered medications, and provided pre/post-procedure support
  • Assisted physicians during gynecological procedures, ensuring equipment readiness
  • Managed patient specimen labeling, coding, and lab submissions for accurate diagnostics

Education

Associates Degree - Applied Science in Nursing

Collin College
McKinney, TX
05.2025

Associate of Science - Biology

Collin County Community College
Frisco, TX
05.2021

Skills

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Specimen Collection
  • Experience Administering Injections
  • Patient Positioning & Mobility Assistance
  • Vital Signs & Intake/Output Monitoring
  • Naso/Oropharyngeal Suctioning
  • IV Fluid Priming
  • Bilingual: English & Spanish

Professional Memberships And Leadership

Student Council - Collin College Nursing, Class Secretary, 08/23, 05/25

Volunteer And Tutoring Experience

Grade Booster Tutor (Organic Chemistry), 05/20, Present, Assisted students in understanding complex concepts, encouraging independent learning strategies.

Certifications And Skills

  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 03/25
  • Venipuncture & Specimen Collection
  • Experience Administering Injections
  • Medical Terminology (Proficient)
  • Epic EMR Documentation
  • Patient Positioning & Mobility Assistance
  • Vital Signs & Intake/Output Monitoring
  • Naso/Oropharyngeal Suctioning
  • IV Fluid Priming (Excluding Blood Products)
  • HIPAA & Patient Confidentiality Compliance
  • Bilingual: English & Spanish

Timeline

Clinical Support Tech - NICU

Children's Health
04.2024 - Current

Receptionist

Family Pet Center
02.2023 - 08.2023

Medical Assistant

Dallas OBGYN PA
12.2021 - 07.2022

Associates Degree - Applied Science in Nursing

Collin College

Associate of Science - Biology

Collin County Community College
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