EDUARDO VILLALOBOS
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with Ten years of experience in the patient care sector. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Also, Fluent in Spanish.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Nursing Technician- GI Lab
UI Health
09.2022 - Current
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
- Prepared patients for procedures by measuring vital statistics and applying necessary monitoring equipment.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
- Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
- Prepared patients for procedures to assist doctors, nurses and support staff.
- Coordinated and maintained patient charts by recording information and ensuring confidentiality.
- Adhered to safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Ambulated and assisted patients before and after procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Scheduler- Home Care and Hospice
Loyola University Medical Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Followed up with patients to reschedule missed appointments.
- Managed complex calendars for multiple medical practitioners, verifying accuracy of all appointments.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information to comply with HIPAA regulations and protect patient privacy.
- Maintained accurate patient records for proper tracking of patient history and treatment.
- Conducted patient intake interviews, recording and documenting relevant information.
- Confirmed patient appointments day before scheduled.
- Developed strong working relationships with management and executive team through effective scheduling and communication skills.
- Proactively identified scheduling issues and developed quick solutions to promote efficiency and profitability.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
Patient Care Technician
Loyola University Medical Center
05.2015 - 05.2022
- PCT) PACU/Pre-Op/ PAS clinic
- Assist Pre-op nurses with first initial set of vitals!
- Start IV's
- Clipping patients' hair for ERAS protocols
- Turn rooms over for next patient.
- Transfer patient to room or to lobby when recovery process is over
- Assist with completion of patient testing and treatment procedures: change dressings, perform CPR as necessary, obtain wound cultures, bladder scans, and EKG scans.
- Assist PACU nurse with getting patient situated as soon as they come out of the O.R
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Patient Care Technician- Acute Rehab
Loyola University Medical Center
05.2015 - 05.2016
- (PCT), Acute Rehab Unit
- Assist with completion of patient testing and treatment procedures: change dressings, perform CPR as necessary, obtain wound cultures, bladder scans, and EKG scans,
- Meet comfort and hygiene needs of patient by providing care services such as bathing, oral hygiene procedures, skin care and garment, linen and bedding changes.
- Perform required documentation and communicates in competent and effective manner to meet patient and/or family needs and regulatory requirements.
- Assure that incoming PCTs are aware of unit procedures by assisting in training and orientation session.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oakbrook Healthcare Center
07.2013 - 04.2015
- Dementia Unit
- Helped patients by supporting personal hygiene and daily living needs, from bathing and oral hygiene to linen and bedding changes
- Assisted in ambulating patients with assistive devices such as crutches and with transfer/transport procedures
- Monitored vital signs by assessing EKG readings and reporting readings to nurse supervisor
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Service Desk/ Sales Floor Associate
T.J. Maxx
09.2008 - 06.2013
- Assisted in maintenance of company’s operational standards and compliance and ensure appropriate merchandising of product in order to maximize sales by participating in stock processing and replenishment.
- Carried out day to day activities in store as required by management team to promote excellent customer service by fulfilling customer requests in timely and courteous manner.
- Ensured accurate cash register procedures in accordance with company guidelines and policies.
- Engaged in user support interactions via telephone, chat and email platforms.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Managed cash register after end of shift to balance and record accurate transactions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plainfield North High School
Plainfield, IL05.2009
Basic Nursing Assistant Program (CNA) -
Genesis Healthcare Institute
Romeoville, IL06.2012
Phlebotomy & EKG Technician Program -
Genesis HealthCare Institute
Romeoville06.2012
No Degree - General Studies
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, ILSkills
- Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word)
- Dressing Assistance
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Clerical Support
- Quality Patient Care
- Venipuncture
- Medical Equipment Diagnostic Software
- Patient Health Education
Certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification – 4/2023
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nursing Technician- GI Lab
UI Health
09.2022 - Current
Scheduler- Home Care and Hospice
Loyola University Medical Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
Patient Care Technician
Loyola University Medical Center
05.2015 - 05.2022
Patient Care Technician- Acute Rehab
Loyola University Medical Center
05.2015 - 05.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oakbrook Healthcare Center
07.2013 - 04.2015
Service Desk/ Sales Floor Associate
T.J. Maxx
09.2008 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Plainfield North High School
Basic Nursing Assistant Program (CNA) -
Genesis Healthcare Institute
Phlebotomy & EKG Technician Program -
Genesis HealthCare Institute
No Degree - General Studies
Joliet Junior College
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification – 4/2023
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
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