David Escobar
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Coordinator
Martin Luther King Community Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult health issues.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
Patient Care Technician
East Los Angeles Community Hospital
Los Angeles, California
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
Health Care Assistant
Lawndale Elementary School District
Lawndale, California
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Assistant students with mental and physical disabilities with daily school activities.
Transporter
Huntington Hospital
Pasadena, California
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with medical personnel to quickly treat and transport patients.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Provided wheelchair assistance when necessary to transport patients between locations within the facility.
- Transport patients to and from procedure area safely using appropriate gurney or wheelchair assistance when needed.
- Used equipment to transport patients to doctor's appointments and operations.
- Transported patients from recovery area back to assigned rooms following completion of surgery.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls for transport of critically ill patients.
- Informed medical staff of any changes in the condition or behavior of transported patients.
Program Worker
LAUSD
Los Angeles, California
07.2016 - 12.2018
- Assisted with planning and coordinating student events, such as movie nights, dances, field trips and other activities.
- Provided guidance to students on how to participate in activities or programs.
- Created an environment that is conducive for learning through fun activities.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for students to help them learn about different topics.
- Worked closely with faculty members to ensure the quality of the student experience.
- Monitored student participation in activities and programs, providing feedback where necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy
Los Angeles, CA06-2015
Skills
- Patient Observation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Education
- Peer Mentoring
- Program Development
- Classroom Management
- Peer interaction
- Class Instruction
Timeline
Care Coordinator
Martin Luther King Community Hospital
01.2025 - 03.2025
Patient Care Technician
East Los Angeles Community Hospital
06.2024 - 12.2024
Transporter
Huntington Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2020
Health Care Assistant
Lawndale Elementary School District
01.2020 - 12.2023
Program Worker
LAUSD
07.2016 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy