Karen Ramirez
BSA Health System
Amarillo,TX
1
Language
7
Years of experience
Professional healthcare provider with strong expertise in patient care and support. Skilled in assisting medical staff, managing patient needs, and maintaining healthcare standards. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and medical documentation.
Work History
Patient Care Technician
2 Years 4 Months- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during treatment procedures.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily activities, enhancing workflow and patient satisfaction.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to support clinical decision-making.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care, improving adherence to discharge instructions.
- Trained new staff on protocols and best practices, fostering a culture of teamwork.
- Advocated for patient needs by effectively communicating concerns to healthcare providers.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
MA
6 Months- Interview patients to gather medical information.
- Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms.
- Give medications or immunizations.
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
- Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
CMA
1 Month- Explain technical medical information to patients.
- Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms.
- Give medications or immunizations.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
- Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Cashier
2 Months- Process sales or other transactions.
- Answer customer questions about goods or services.
- Calculate costs of goods or services.
- Provide customers with general information or assistance.
- Greet customers, patrons, or visitors.
- Help customers find the location of products.
- Supervise others and provide on-the-job training.
Cashier
3 Months- Reconcile records of sales or other financial transactions.
- Process sales or other transactions.
- Answer customer questions about goods or services.
- Maintain records of sales or other business transactions.
- Issue money, credit, or vouchers.
- Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints.
Education
- CMA
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
EMR
Medication Administration
Sterilization
ICD 10
Insurance Verification
Rooming Patients
Vital Signs
CPR Certified
Blood glucose testing
Basic life support
Catheter care
Specimen collection
Phlebotomy techniques
Patient positioning
Professional bedside manner
Patient services
Emergency response
Data collection
Accomplishments
- Fast learner
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
BSA Health System
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
MA
Amarillo medical specialist
11.2023 - 05.2024Read More
CMA
I40 first medical
08.2023 - 09.2023Read More
Cashier
Walmart
06.2020 - 08.2020Read More
Cashier
Leals Mexican restaurant
12.2019 - 03.2020Read More
Milan Institute
from CMA
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Amarillo College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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