Carolina Saltos
Stony Point,NY
Summary
Compassionate and proactive Patient Care Associate with expertise in direct patient care and infection control. Known for effective communication and collaboration, ready to leverage skills to improve patient outcomes and support healthcare initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Associate
Montefiore Nyack Hospital
Nyack, NY
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering compassionate patient care and support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Supported patients with daily living activities, enhancing overall comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with various diagnostic procedures such as drawing blood samples, obtaining EKG readings, and collecting urine specimens for laboratory testing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily interactions.
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
AFC Urgent Care
Suffern, NY
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment coordination to optimize clinic flow.
- Conducted patient intake procedures, ensuring accurate information collection and documentation.
- Assisted healthcare providers with various clinical tasks, enhancing patient care efficiency.
- Processed insurance claims and verified eligibility to facilitate timely billing operations.
- Assisted with medical procedures as needed, ensuring a smooth flow of daily operations in the clinic.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY05.2026
Skills
- Care plan management
- Multitasking
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Direct patient care
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
Montefiore Nyack Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
AFC Urgent Care
10.2021 - 03.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rockland Community College