Carla Iglesias
Tampa,FL
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern/Patient Care Technician MICU, SICU
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with specimen collection and proper handling to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
Nurse Extern/Patient Care Technician Float Pool
HCA Florida Largo Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vital signs and documented them.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Medical Assistant
Neurophysiology Center
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Completed initial assessments, including measuring vital signs and documenting symptoms
- Supported patient recovery by educating family and caregiver on treatments and warning signs of complications
- Oversaw patient check-in by pulling charts, verifying data, and organizing paperwork
- Updated records in EHR system, carefully protecting patient information and verifying data.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Tampa, FL12.2023
Medical Coding and Billing -
Branson
Tampa, FL01.2021
Bachelor's in Health Sciences and Health Care Administration -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.2020
Associate in Arts -
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL08.2018
Leto High School
Tampa, FL08.2016
Skills
- Bilingual (Full understanding of Spanish and English language)
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Statement analysis
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Clinical Rotations
Adult Setting
HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital: 120 Hours Completed
HCA Trinity Hospital: 120 Hours Completed
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital: 120 Hours Competed
Accomplishments
Member of Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Timeline
Nurse Extern/Patient Care Technician MICU, SICU
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern/Patient Care Technician Float Pool
HCA Florida Largo Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2023
Medical Assistant
Neurophysiology Center
01.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Medical Coding and Billing -
Branson
Bachelor's in Health Sciences and Health Care Administration -
University of South Florida
Associate in Arts -
Hillsborough Community College
Leto High School