IVANNA ASTORGA
Oklahoma City
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Nursing Assistant with the ability to multitask and work well with others. Patient-care oriented, bringing forth a compassionate and friendly attitude. Highly organized, and skilled in written and verbal communication. Committed to utilizing my skills to help others, while working towards the mission of a company. A strong leader who works well under pressure, and exudes positivity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Emerus
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Registrar
OU Medical Center OKC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
12.2023 - 06.2025
- Interviewing patients or family members at bedside to obtain necessary information to complete registration.
- Ensuring that all necessary signatures and documents are obtained.
- Requesting full or partial payments for services according to collection policies.
- Provide patients with appropriate documents for financial or factored situations.
- Activate pre-registered patients that have reported for services.
- Working effectively alongside medical staff to ensure patient information is obtained and accurate.
- Proficient in PC applications such as Epic.
Patient Care Technician
HonorHealth
Phoenix, AZ
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
Patient Care Assistant
Banner Health
Phoenix, AZ
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Assisted hospital staff and other RN's in day to day tasks in accordance with patient care plans and physician's orders
- Collaborated with the health care team to establish and manage safe patient care
- Provided high level patient care during heavy patient load periods needing additional personnel
- Facilitated monitoring and documentation of nursing care throughout a patient's stay.
OR Unit Assistant
Banner Health
Phoenix
06.2018 - 04.2021
- Work alongside surgeons, RNs, surgical techs, ancillary personnel
- Manage inventory/stocking/orders; maintain unit equipment, and instruments in accordance with department policy
- Transport lab specimen and handling
- Maintain clean and safe work environment, ensure sterile packaging, integrity and current expiration dates
- Work under minimal supervision
- Direct Support Provider at Arizona Mentor
Direct Support Professional
Arizona MENTOR
Phoenix, AZ
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Meal planning and preparation
- Transport clients to and from appointments
- Medication management
- Physical, mental and behavioral challenges
- Assisting with daily activities
Education
Associates - Arts
Phoenix College
Phoenix12.2021
Skills
- Adaptability
- Computer Skills
- Fast Learner
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Basic Life Support
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Care Quality
- Phlebotomy Training
- Proficient in Epic & Cerner
Affiliations
BLS , American Heart Association August 2023
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Emerus
07.2025 - Current
Registrar
OU Medical Center OKC
12.2023 - 06.2025
Patient Care Technician
HonorHealth
03.2022 - 11.2023
Patient Care Assistant
Banner Health
04.2021 - 03.2023
OR Unit Assistant
Banner Health
06.2018 - 04.2021
Direct Support Professional
Arizona MENTOR
04.2017 - 06.2018
Associates - Arts
Phoenix College