Larisa Cuevas
Clarksville,IN
Summary
Experienced Patient Care Technician with a background in bedside care, specimen collection, ECG monitoring, and electronic charting. Known for infection control, patient safety, fluent in Spanish, and clear communication with clinical teams.
Overview
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2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Health Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted emergency department nurses with patient vital signs and bedside care.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to ER clinical staff.
- Performed ECG setup and supported cardiac monitoring in emergency care.
- Supported patient comfort, safety, and communication during urgent care visits.
- Transported patients between emergency rooms, imaging, and treatment areas.
- Collected specimens and prepared samples for emergency department testing.
- Collected and labeled specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory.
- Documented patient information in emergency department records and charts.
- Maintained clean, stocked patient rooms and emergency department supply areas.
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Performed a variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Hospital Care Technician
Shively Animal Clinic
Louisville, KY
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Supported inpatient animal care and performed daily comfort checks at Shively Animal Clinic.
- Cleaned kennels, cages, and treatment areas at Shively Animal Clinic.
- Fed hospitalized pets and refilled water bowls according to care instructions.
- Safely restrained dogs and cats during exams and procedures.
- Disinfected instruments and maintained sanitary hospital care work areas.
- Prepared exam rooms, supplies, and equipment for patient care.
- Cleaned assigned areas such as exam rooms, bathrooms, hallways and common areas.
Certified Nursing Assistant
UofL Jewish Hospital
Louisville, Kentucky
- Worked mainly on an Open Heart Telemetry floor
- Assisted nursing staff with bedside care at UofL Jewish Hospital.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to registered nurses.
- Transferred patients safely using lifts, wheelchairs, and gait belts.
- Supported patient hygiene, grooming, and daily living needs in hospital rooms.
- Responded to call lights and provided timely comfort to patients.
- Documented care tasks and patient observations in hospital records.
- Prepared beds, stocked supplies, and supported unit readiness for patient care.
- Maintained clean patient areas following UofL Jewish Hospital infection control standards.
Education
Valley High School
Louisville, KY05-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Madison, IN09-2026
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Bedside care
- Vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Infection control
- Specimen collection
- ECG monitoring
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Health Louisville
05.2023 - Current
Hospital Care Technician
Shively Animal Clinic
01.2014 - 08.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
UofL Jewish Hospital
Valley High School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana