Gelsy Garcia
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated candidate eager to further their education and complete a Masters of Science in Nursing and obtain licensure. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Lutheran General Hospital- Advocate Aurora
Park Ridge
06.2021 - Current
- Worked on multiple units with different medical needs across the hospital and adapted to provide the best quality care.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Worked as a patient care companion to deliver secure and safe environments by maintaining a continued awareness of safety hazards and observation of the patient.
Intern
Walkers Point Youth And Family Center
Milwaukee, WI
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors.
- Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter.
- Led group discussions and activities to build youth community.
- Analyzed problems and worked with youth to develop solutions.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
Volunteer
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Milwaukee, WI
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Answered patient questions and pointed individuals in right directions.
- Monitored patient activity to maintain safe and secure environments.
- Transported patients to their outpatient appointments.
- Creating an atmosphere in the hospital that is caring and efficient
New Member Educator
Sigma Kappa- Kappa Nu
Milwaukee, WI
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained membership database, ensuring that all information was current and accurate.
- Scheduled activities to promote bonding among new members.
- Actively engaged with members upon entrance with pleasant greeting.
- Prepared materials that would be sent out to members, which detailed new events, meetings and activities that were coming up.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Patient Care Technician
Generations Regency
Niles, IL
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05.2023
Skills
- English and Spanish speaker
- Proficient with Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Positive and professional team player
- Patient and helpful
- Excellent problem solving
- Emotionally intelligent
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Intern
Walkers Point Youth And Family Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
Volunteer
Advocate Aurora Health Care
08.2022 - 01.2023
New Member Educator
Sigma Kappa- Kappa Nu
01.2022 - 12.2022
Patient Care Technician
Lutheran General Hospital- Advocate Aurora
06.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Generations Regency
08.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Marquette University
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