Daniel Florian
Houston
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Assistant/Unit Administrative Assistant with experience on high-acuity Med-Surg units at Houston Methodist (Cypress & Medical Center) and prior PCT experience at HCA. Skilled in vital signs, ADLs, safe patient handling, and unit support. Experienced assisting RNs with specimen collection and wound care preparation. Comfortable with Epic charting and unit coordination (admissions/discharges, provider support, phones, order entry). BLS certified; CNA trained through HCC. Currently completing nursing prerequisites at San Jacinto College. Known for calm bedside manner, reliability on 12-hour shifts, and strong teamwork with RNs and providers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant / Unit Administrative Assistant — Med-Surg (Nights, Full-time)
Houston Methodist Hospital
02.2025 - Current
- Provide direct care to a diverse Med-Surg population, performing ADLs, transfers, and timely rounding.
- Document vitals, weights, and blood glucose; report changes promptly to nursing staff.
- Perform 12-lead EKGs and phlebotomy/specimen collection per protocol; ensure accurate labeling and timely transport to lab.
- Support admissions, discharges, and transfers; manage unit coordination through Epic.
- Maintain safe, organized environment; collaborate with RNs, providers, and ancillary staff to meet quality metrics.
Patient Care Assistant — Med-Surg (Days, Full-time)
Houston Methodist Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Supported RNs and PCTs with vitals, hygiene, and mobility care for patients on Med-Surg floors.
- Assisted with specimen collection and wound care setup under RN supervision.
- Maintained stock, cleanliness, and assisted in admission/discharge processes using Epic.
Patient Care Technician — Med-Surg (Days, Full-time)
HCA Healthcare
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided bedside care, vital signs, glucose monitoring, and safe patient transport.
- Assisted with admissions, maintained equipment readiness, and ensured unit cleanliness.
Education
Pre-Nursing / Nursing Prerequisites
San Jacinto College
Houston, TXSkills
- Basic life support
- CPR
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Vital signs monitoring
- Conversant in Spanish
- Specimen collection and storage
- Blood collection
Certification
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Training — Houston Community College
- Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA — Active
- Phlebotomy & EKG experience (on-the-job training)
Languages
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant / Unit Administrative Assistant — Med-Surg (Nights, Full-time)
Houston Methodist Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Patient Care Assistant — Med-Surg (Days, Full-time)
Houston Methodist Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2025
Patient Care Technician — Med-Surg (Days, Full-time)
HCA Healthcare
01.2021 - 01.2023
Pre-Nursing / Nursing Prerequisites
San Jacinto College