Crystal Rodriguez
Rosebud
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Technician experienced in delivering high-quality care across diverse settings. Achieved patient satisfaction and safety through strong communication, empathy, and teamwork. Focused on providing comprehensive support, including vital signs monitoring, mobility assistance, and daily living activities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
ClearSky Rehabilitation
Harker Heights
02.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address their concerns and needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to enhance patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Patient Care Technician
Temple Rehabilitation Hospital
Temple
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address their concerns and needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to enhance patient care plans.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Performed passive exercises on paralyzed patients to improve circulation and reduce complications. and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Supported patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
Education
GED
Temple, TXSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Patient care assistance
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Quality improvement
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Attention to detail
- Documentation accuracy
- Staff training
- Infection control standards
- Task prioritization
- Patient services
- Infection prevention
- Acute care
- Restocking supplies
- Patient mobility training
- Specimen collection
- Basic life support
- Oxygen therapy
- Blood glucose testing
- Feeding specialist
- Active listening
- Medical equipment operation
- Vitals documentation
- Professional bedside manner
- Information protection
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Qualified in patient transport
- Patient advocacy
- Healthcare knowledge
- Feeding assistance
- Data collection
- Bed preparation
- End-of-life support
- Patient observation
- Hygiene management
- Mobility assistance aptitude
- Clinical training
- Adaptable
- ADL support
- Patient education
- Patient assistance
- Mobility assistance
- CPR certification
- Basic nursing care
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Patient positioning
- Safety protocols
- Acute care
- Patient monitoring
- Catheter care
- Infection control
- Health monitoring
- Feeding assistance expert
- Physical endurance
- Resident care
- Quick problem solver
Certification
BSL certified
CPR certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
ClearSky Rehabilitation
02.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Temple Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2025 - Current
GED