Christopher Cantu
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated Emergency Department Technician/ PCT with over ten years of experience providing critical care services in high-pressure health care settings. Proficient in patient assessment, triage and medical equipment operation. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.
Highly compassionate and dependable, with strong ability to connect with patients and provide supportive care. Familiar with basic healthcare concepts and equipped with essential skills in patient monitoring and assistance. Dedicated to enhancing patient well-being and contributing positively to healthcare teams.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant supports nursing staff in treatment and care of patients by assisting with daily life activities, transportation, cleanliness and performing basic nursing procedures taught during training and certification program. Identifies individual therapeutic requirements to care for personal needs, safety and comfort of patients and promotes positive physical, social and psychological environment. Practices medical asepsis, respects dignity and privacy with patient and family and maintains objectivity during patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Emerus
07.2015 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, providing immediate medical care to patients in critical conditions.
- Achieved a 95% successful resuscitation rate for cardiac arrest patients through efficient CPR and defibrillation procedures.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records, ensuring seamless communication between emergency care providers. Wound cleaning, Applying orthopedic splints, Regulatory Compliance, Medical Terminology, Wound Care, Technical Support, Transportation Coordination, Aseptic Techniques, Patient Transport, Airway Management, Patient Registration, Drawing blood, Venipuncture, Phlebotomy, Patient Health Education, Replenishing supplies, Educating patients.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Enhanced ER efficiency through proficient use of medical equipment like EKG machines, defibrillators, and vital sign monitors.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Maintained a clean and organized emergency room environment to ensure optimal patient safety and comfort.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Streamlined emergency department processes by working closely with other ER technicians, nurses, physicians, and ancillary staff members to coordinate seamless patient care transitions within the hospital setting.
Patient Care Assistant
Forest Park Medical Center
03.2014 - 07.2015
- Supported patient comfort and hygiene, assisting in bathing, dressing and feeding, with an average patient satisfaction score of 9.5/10.
- Managed the organization of patient rooms, supplies and equipment, resulting in a 25% improvement in efficiency and cleanliness.
- Worked in collaboration with registered nurses to provide comprehensive care to diverse patient populations, contributing to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.
- Provided post-operative care for patients recovering from surgery by assessing pain levels, changing dressings, and assisting with mobility as needed.
- Enhanced patient comfort with personalized attention, addressing individual needs, and promptly responding to call lights.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, conducting regular room checks and adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Assisted with transferring immobile patients, utilizing proper body mechanics and lifting techniques to prevent injury to both the patient and healthcare staff.
- Participated in regular interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans, advocate for patient needs, and stay informed on updates within the clinical setting.
- Collaborated with nurses to develop individualized care plans that addressed patients'' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas Edison High School
San Antonio, TX06-2009
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medical procedures
- Medical equipment operation
- Emergency response
- Documentation
- Wound cleaning
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Infection control
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- CPR
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency medical procedures
- Splinting techniques
- Patient transport
- Basic patient care
- Orthopedic splint application
- Phlebotomy
- Geriatric care
- Phlebotomy procedures
- Respiratory care
- Venipuncture
- Wound care
- Measuring and monitoring vitals
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Emerus
07.2015 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Forest Park Medical Center
03.2014 - 07.2015
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- CPR/AED Certification
High School Diploma -
Thomas Edison High School
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