Joselyn Garcia
Woodland,CA
Summary
Experienced Critical Care Technician with five years of exceptional patient care. Highly compassionate and technically proficient in diverse healthcare environments, excelling in time management and task prioritization while consistently ensuring patient safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Technician
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
10.2019 - Current
- Experienced in guiding patients through pre-procedural steps, performing vital sign, and providing comprehensive overviews of the procedure day.
- Demonstrate strong clinical support skills by transporting and ambulating patients safely, cleaning and preparing bays for new patients, performing EKGs and necessary preps, and ensuring timely specimen delivery to the lab.
- Participated in Quality Improvement (QI) meetings and engaged in departmental interviews to support staffing decisions.
- Working per diem has allowed me to gain valuable experience across multiple departments, including the Surgery Waiting Room, Ambulatory Care Unit Secretary, Pre-Admission Testing, Capital Pavilion (Pre and Post-op care), and the Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
Certified Nursing Assistant
University Retirement Community,
07.2013 - 12.2019
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Ensure residents are following schedule doctor’s appointments and any activities residents want to attend
- Responsible for ensuring residents have medication, food, toiletries, clothing, cleaning supplies and any other resources as needed
- Oversee medication dispensed to residence as prescribed by doctor
Certified Nursing Assistant/Restorative Nursing Assistant
St. John’s Retirement Village
07.2013 - 12.2018
- Check, verify, report and chart vital signs are at a normal rate on a daily basis
- Assist residents on activities of daily living i.e., eating, bathing, dressing, toileting and transferring in both stand by assistance as well as using the Hoyer lift
- Reposition and elevate patients feet every 2 hours to avoid any pressure sores and feet from swelling
- Inspect patients for injuries, bruises, wounds, blood in urine and unusual symptoms reporting any new findings to the nurse in charge
- Properly use personal protective equipment to prevent contact with hazardous substances
- Prevent falls by lowering beds, keep pathways clear, place call light within reach keeping patient safe
Education
BLS For Healthcare Providers
American Heart Association
151 N.Sunrise Ave Street 906 Roseville, Ca 9566105-2023
Associate of Science - Pre-Health Occupation
Woodland Community College
2300 E.Gibson Rd. Woodland Ca 9577605-2022
Skills
- Efficiently prioritizing tasks and managing time in fast-paced, high-pressure situations
- Flexibility to adjust to diverse clinical settings and handle unexpected challenges
- Enforcing hospital policy standards to ensure patient and staff safety
- Experienced in evaluating vital signs, supported by a working knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Critical Care Technician
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
10.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
University Retirement Community,
07.2013 - 12.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant/Restorative Nursing Assistant
St. John’s Retirement Village
07.2013 - 12.2018
BLS For Healthcare Providers
American Heart Association
Associate of Science - Pre-Health Occupation
Woodland Community College
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