Loretta West
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced Patient Care Technician with nearly 10 years of healthcare experience and a strong record of reliability, teamwork, and patient-centered care. Experienced in supporting daily unit operations, coordinating workflow, training new hires, performing EKGs, and assisting with direct patient care. Trusted to take lead responsibilities during busy shifts and support coworkers to maintain efficient patient care. Seeking to bring my clinical experience, and knowledge of hospital operations to the Patient care Tech Lead position.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Methodist Hospital Landmark
San Antonio, Texas
12.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
- Obtain and document vital signs and communicate patient needs or changes promptly to nursing staff.
- Assist patients with mobility, transfers, positioning, and activities of daily living.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
- Trained and mentored new patient care technicians and hires on unit procedures and patient care practices, enhancing team competency and patient care quality.
- Performed electrocardiograms (EKGs) in alignment with hospital protocols, utilizing nine months of hands-on experience to ensure accurate diagnostics.
- Assumed leadership responsibilities during busy shifts, supporting team members to maintain efficient workflow and high standards of patient care.
- Demonstrate reliability, strong communication, teamwork, and initiative in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
11.2016 - 12.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout patient areas and common spaces.
- Followed infection prevention and control procedures to help maintain a safe healthcare environment.
- Collaborated with nursing and clinical staff to address patient and unit needs efficiently.
- prioritized assignments effectively in a fast-paced hospital setting while maintaining attention to detail.
- Exhibited teamwork and professionalism in interactions with patients, families, and staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sam Houston High School
05-2003
Skills
- Patient Care & Safety
- Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
- Patient Mobility & Transfers
- EKG Procedures
- Infection Prevention & Safety
- Patient Documentation
- Team Mentoring
- New hire training
- Workflow Coordination
- Task Delegation
- code Blue & Rapid Response
- Teamwork & Time Management
- Communication with Nursing Staff
Certification
- BLS Basic Life Support
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Methodist Hospital Landmark
12.2025 - Current
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
11.2016 - 12.2025
High School Diploma -
Sam Houston High School