Lorena Morales
Springfield,MA
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 10 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Ezkenazi Victor
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Patient Care Technician
Herederos Cucalon Lazo
10.2015 - 12.2018
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
PCT
UNIMEDI
01.2011 - 10.2015
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and post-discharge instructions, empowering them to take control of their own health maintenance.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Education
Associate of Science - Patient Care Technician
UNEMI (Universidad Estatal De Milagro)
Milagro-Ecuador07.2011
Diploma - CPR Certification
OSCUS Corporation
Guayaquil-Ecuador02.2010
Skills
- Healthy Meal Preparation
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Education
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Observation
Certification
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Ezkenazi Victor
02.2019 - 11.2021
Patient Care Technician
Herederos Cucalon Lazo
10.2015 - 12.2018
PCT
UNIMEDI
01.2011 - 10.2015
Associate of Science - Patient Care Technician
UNEMI (Universidad Estatal De Milagro)
Diploma - CPR Certification
OSCUS Corporation