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Jazmin Cota-Apalategui

Jazmin Cota-Apalategui

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Compassionate Nursing Student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, focused on delivering patient-centered care. Experience in hospital and caregiving settings reinforces commitment to treating patients with dignity and respect. Eager to advance in healthcare, collaborate with seasoned professionals, and positively impact patient lives.

Overview

1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

HonorHealth
Phoenix, Arizona
06.2026 - Current

• Assist licensed nursing staff with direct patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

• Collect, monitor, and document patient vital signs and other assigned clinical measurements accurately.

• Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, hygiene, toileting, dressing, repositioning, and mobility to promote comfort and dignity.

• Complete purposeful rounding to support patient safety, identify needs, and respond quickly to requests.

• Perform bladder scans and report results to assigned nursing staff.

• Support patient discharges through preparation, room turnover, and communication of discharge-related needs to the care team.

• Keep patient rooms and equipment clean, organized, and fully stocked to support patient safety and efficient care.

• Follow isolation precautions, required PPE, and infection-prevention practices based on diagnosis and hospital protocols.

• Perform CHG bathing and wipes per hospital protocol.

Completed 12-lead EKGs following hospital protocols.

• Provided compassionate care to patients in various medical conditions. with congestive heart failure, stroke rule-out, and CIWA monitoring needs.

• Assist with patient consultations and share patient needs and observations with nurses and interdisciplinary healthcare team members.

• Recorded and maintained accurate intake and output data for patient monitoring. intake and output, including urine output, to support nursing care.

Busser

Desert Diamond Casino
Phoenix, Arizona
11.2025 - 07.2026

• Provided attentive customer service, effectively addressing guest needs to foster a welcoming dining environment.

• Cleared, sanitized, and reset tables efficiently during high-volume periods, supporting seamless service flow.

• Supported service quality and team efficiency during special events and peak hours.

• Ensured cleanliness and organization of dining areas, enhancing overall guest satisfaction.

• Collaborated with kitchen and restaurant staff to ensure timely service operations.

• Followed health and safety standards while maintaining restaurant sanitation requirements.

• Guided new employees on restaurant procedures and expectations on bus procedures and workplace expectations.

• Adapted to changing situations in fast-paced restaurant environments.

Certified Caregiver

Skyline at Mina Vista
Tucson, Arizona
06.2022 - 08.2025

• Delivered direct, hands-on care to geriatric patients, supporting ADLs such as bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, repositioning, and mobility.

• Assisted with safe patient transfers, ambulation, repositioning, and fall-prevention measures.

• Monitored patients for changes in physical, cognitive, and behavioral conditions, promptly reporting concerns to nursing staff for timely intervention.

• Provided wound care and monitored skin integrity, ensuring proper observation, basic care within scope, and pressure-injury prevention.

• Provided compassionate end-of-life and comfort care, maintaining patient dignity and supporting patients and families during end-of-life transitions.

• Responded to changes in patient condition and emergency situations, providing basic first aid and promptly notifying medical personnel.

• Followed infection-control precautions and PPE protocols to maintain a safe patient-care environment.

• Maintained patient confidentiality and followed HIPAA requirements when documenting and communicating patient information.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2029

High School Diploma -

Marana High School
Marana, AZ
05-2025

Skills

Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring

Patient Transfers & Mobility Assistance

Intake & Output (l&O)

EKG & Bladder Scanning

Wound Care & Skin Integrity

Infection Control & Isolation Precautions

Patient Rounding & Safety Checks

Stroke & Neurological Observation

Admission support & Patient discharge

Clinical Documentation

HIPAA & Patient Confidentiality

Emergency Response

Time Management & Prioritization

Team Collaboration

Patient-Centered Care

Daily living activities

Compassionate Care

Patient & Family Communication

Certification

  • AZ Caregiver, TMU, 07/30/2026
  • Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card, State Of Arizona Department Of Public Safety, Issued 07/22/2024 Expires 07/22/2030
  • Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), American Heart Association, Issued 6/1/2026 Expires 6/1/2028

References

  • Roxy Copeland, RN, (520)-449-9557, Friend
  • Liz Rascon, RN, (520)-981-7193, Former Employer

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

HonorHealth
06.2026 - Current

Busser

Desert Diamond Casino
11.2025 - 07.2026

Certified Caregiver

Skyline at Mina Vista
06.2022 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Arizona State University

High School Diploma -

Marana High School
Jazmin Cota-Apalategui