Patient-focused professional offers support in critical care, pre-op, medical-surgical and post-op cases in medical center environments. Delivers customized education to patients of diverse conditions and backgrounds. Excellent decision-making, time management and communication skills. Accommodating professional with hands-on experience in maintaining patient stability by checking vital signs and recording intake and output information. Genuine and empathetic with proven history of superior performance in related roles. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
OR/ICU Technician
White Plains Hospital Center
White Plains, NY
05.2024 - Current
Set up equipment, furniture, and linens in operating rooms for surgeries; retrieved additional tools during procedures.
Assisted surgical team with equipment placement and movement, ensuring compliance with sterile field protocols.
Supervised replacement of nitrogen, CO2, and argon tanks across various equipment.
Conducted pre-use inspections and resolved issues with electrical and ICU patient beds.
Facilitated safe transportation of patients across nursing units, post-anesthesia recovery areas, and ICU units.
Facilitated patient transfers to and from beds.
Monitored supplies, restocked essential items, and maintained clean and operational medical equipment.
Followed infection control guidelines in the ICU maintaining strict compliance.
Facilitated swift delivery of critical specimens to relevant lab departments, supporting both OR and ICU operations.
Kept corridors clutter-free, ensuring exits and fire extinguishers remained unobstructed.
Identified malfunctioning equipment, labeled out-of-order items, and immediately informed supervisors to avoid disruptions.
Executed cleaning protocols in OR and ICU to prepare rooms for incoming patients.
Monitored equipment functionality in the ICU.
Monitored patients closely and responded promptly to requests, enhancing critical care support.
Ensured seamless handoffs through comprehensive shift-change reports in OR and ICU settings.
Executed supplementary duties to bolster team efficiency and patient care quality.
Patient Care Technician
White Plains Hospital
White Plains, NY
08.2020 - Current
Handled both patient and non-patient care tasks as directed by a Registered Professional Nurse.
Assisted with ADLs, colostomy care, meal assistance, patient transport and ambulation, and urinary drainage care.
Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
Patient Care Coordinator
Vireo Health
04.2019 - 04.2020
Collaborated with the Pharmacist to deliver optimal patient care.
Digitalize new patient documentation.
Assessed symptom relief through regular patient check-ins.
Communicated updates in patient's condition to the Pharmacist.
Ensured tidy workspace and organized deliveries.
Assessed patient's need for additional resources such as home health aides or durable medical equipment suppliers in order to provide appropriate level of care.
Conducted assessments to evaluate the physical condition of patients prior to admission or discharge from hospital or clinic setting.
Provided emotional support and counseling to patients during difficult times.
Education
Bachelor of Liberal Studies -
S.U.N.Y PURCHASE
Skills
Fluent in Spanish
Microsoft Word
Excel
Access
PowerPoint
Publisher
Patient safety
Physical assessments
Patient transportation
Patient care
Bedsore prevention
Documentation
Patient communication
Patient assessments
Patient motivation and encouragement
Specimen collection
Patient feeding
Vital signs recording
Patient ambulation
Medical equipment operation
Position assistance
Professionalreferences
Available upon request.
Timeline
OR/ICU Technician
White Plains Hospital Center
05.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
White Plains Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Patient Care Coordinator
Vireo Health
04.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Liberal Studies -
S.U.N.Y PURCHASE
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