Jose Machado
Homestead,FL
Summary
Cares for patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed in Cuba. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care. Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in patient care. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TECNICO EN ENFERMERIA
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and lifesaving interventions
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis
- Instructed patients on proper diet, medications, and other lifestyle modifications related to their renal failure
- Provided emotional support for patients dealing with chronic illness or end-stage renal disease
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Asistente Médico Registrado
Florida Registry of Medical Assistants
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Registered Phlebotomy Technician - RPT
Florida Registry of Phlebotomy Technicians
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
- Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using Software and Software to validate patient insurance information.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
NURSE IN INTESIVE CARE
MINISTERIO DE SALUD PUBLICA
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
Education
TECNICO EN ENFERMERIA -
UNIVERSIDAD DE CIENCIAS MÉDICAS DE VILLA CLARA
07.2022
Skills
- Healthcare billing
- Patient Management
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Health care consultation
- Unit Administration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infectious disease control
- Medical assessment
- Appointment Scheduling
- Nursing staff leadership
- Diabetes management
- Critical Care
- Postpartum Care
- Patient education and counseling
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Patient Relations
- Vascular care understanding
- Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Physical assessments
- Urology knowledge
- Medication and IV administration
- Emotional awareness
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Medication Administration
- Infection control standards
- Specimen handling
- Aseptic Techniques
- Vital statistics
- Advanced nephrology knowledge
Certification
Registered Medical Assistant - RMA
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
NURSE IN INTESIVE CARE
MINISTERIO DE SALUD PUBLICA
08.2022 - 02.2024
TECNICO EN ENFERMERIA
Asistente Médico Registrado
Florida Registry of Medical Assistants
Registered Phlebotomy Technician - RPT
Florida Registry of Phlebotomy Technicians
TECNICO EN ENFERMERIA -
UNIVERSIDAD DE CIENCIAS MÉDICAS DE VILLA CLARA