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Laura A. Hinojosa

Patient Care Technician
College Station,TX

Summary

Experienced and self-motivated patient care technician with five+ years of industry experience. Patient-care oriented, bringing forth a compassionate and friendly attitude. Excellent patient care and documentation skills. Adept at handling difficult situations with courtesy and professionalism. Able to work independently and as a resident health care team member.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Baylor Scott And White Medical Center
College Station , Texas
08.2018 - Current
  • Obtain patient vital signs, intake and output, reporting results to staff nurse, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living, changing linen, getting in and out of bed, and ambulation.
  • Answer and respond to patient call lights and requests in a timely manner.
  • Clean patient's bedside units and nursing areas not included in general housekeeping; ensure neatness and cleanliness of patient rooms and maintains patient care items.
  • Prepared patient for specific procedures such as cardiac catheterizations and coronary artery by pass surgery.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.

Cross trained in telemetry interpretation.

  • Observe, analyze, and interpret cardiac rhythms for up to twenty-eight patients per shift.
  • Print and interrupt cardiac rhythms every four hours for patient charts as well as with each admission.
  • Notify nursing staff of any changes in cardiac rhythms.

Lead Certified Nursing Assistant

Stillwater Adult Family Home
University Place, WA.
04.2017 - 06.2018
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living including: helping with meals, transferring, using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming
  • Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, and emptying drainage bags
  • Managed calendars and de-conflicted double scheduling errors for residents
  • Scheduled staff accordingly while making sure to stay within company budget
  • Worked on staffing duties such as interviewing potential staff members, provided or organized training and development
  • Updated colleagues on performance, new initiatives and other pertinent issues
  • Monitored office, kitchen, and resident supplies and replenished and reordered stock as necessary
  • Performed routine clerical tasks such as mailing, copying, faxing, filing and scanning
  • Screened phone calls daily, taking messages and routing calls when necessary.

Certified Nursing Assistant

University Place Care Center
University Place, WA.
06.2016 - 02.2017
  • Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming
  • Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, and emptying drainage bags
  • Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations and consistent delivery of empathetic care.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Blinn Community College
Bryan, Tx
01.2020 - Current

Skills

Patient care & safety

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Certification

CPR and BLS certification

Timeline

CPR and BLS certification

08-2022

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Blinn Community College
01.2020 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Baylor Scott And White Medical Center
08.2018 - Current

Lead Certified Nursing Assistant

Stillwater Adult Family Home
04.2017 - 06.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

University Place Care Center
06.2016 - 02.2017
Laura A. HinojosaPatient Care Technician