Luz Peña
Rochester
Summary
To further obtain medical experience, strengthen skills, and maintain a living as I go through nursing school.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Unity Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted in patient monitoring and documentation of vital signs and health status.
- Supported nursing staff with daily patient care tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to ensure safety standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care procedures, improving recovery outcomes.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, ensuring comfort and fostering a supportive environment.
- Trained new staff on operational protocols and best practices for patient care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Certified Medication Aide
Sage Harbor at Baywinde
04.2025 - Current
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity in care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in resident health status to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented medication administration accurately, maintaining compliance with state regulations and facility policies.
- Participated in training sessions for new staff, fostering a supportive learning environment within the team.
- Implemented infection control measures effectively, contributing to overall resident health and safety standards.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of medication handling and administration processes.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Patient Transport
Rochester General Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Transported patients to and from scans/procedures, to their rooms, and discharging them
- Utilized wheelchairs, stretchers, recliners, and hospital beds in these transports
- Safely received and returned patients and their equipment (oxygen tanks, IV poles, monitors)
- Communicated with nurses and techs to get patients where they needed to be
DSP
People’s Inc
01.2022 - 2022
- Cooked, cleaned, and ran errands with group home residents
- Assisted residents with day to day tasks and supported them emotionally
- Took residents where they needed to go in the company van
- SCIP trained
- Cleaned, changed, and accommodated dependent residents
- Assisted with budgeting and shopping
- Meal prepped for residents according to their dietary needs
- Daily documentation on residents’ progress centered around their personal goals
- Encouraged residents to reach their personal goals
Med Tech/ Personal Care Assistant
Grandville Assisted Living Facility
01.2021 - 2021
- Ordered refills and cleaned/organized med carts
- Washed laundry/sheets for residents
- Administered medications and documented med passes and narc counts
- Worked closely with residents that have dementia and Alzheimer’s
- Bathed, changed, assisted, and ambulated facility residents
- Supported residents emotionally and developed connections
- BG checks and insulin administration
Medical Liaison
The Arc of Monroe
01.2021 - 2021
- Scheduled appointments and advocated medically for residents with disabilities
- Encouraged patients to always advocate for themselves and their health
- Worked with residents’ medical team to ensure optimal care and advocacy
- Faxed and filed records digitally through company software
- Administered medication as needed
- Ordered medication for residents’ medicine room
- Kept up with to date MARS and expiration dates of medication
- Checked vitals
DSP/Medical Liaison
IBERO
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Cooked, cleaned, and ran errands with group home residents
- Assisted residents with day to day tasks and supported them emotionally
- Took residents where they needed to go in the company van
- SCIP trained
- Trained in medicine and medicine passing under the license of a RN
- Administered medication like narcotics, insulin, topicals, eye drops, and more
- BG checks
- Organized and filed paperwork
- Daily documentation on residents’ progress centered around their personal goals
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Genesee Community College
Batavia NY 05-2027
High School Diploma -
Gates Chili High School
Rochester, NY01.2020
Skills
- Bilingual
- Multi cultural
- Problem solver
- Very well at communicating
- Customer service experience
- Leadership
- Preceptor
- Works well under pressure
- Adaptable and flexible
- Empathetic and open minded
- Empathetic
- Team player
- Quick learner
- Diligent
- Patient
- Passionate
- Work well with people
- CPR and First Aid trained
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Sage Harbor at Baywinde
04.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Unity Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Patient Transport
Rochester General Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2023
DSP
People’s Inc
01.2022 - 2022
Med Tech/ Personal Care Assistant
Grandville Assisted Living Facility
01.2021 - 2021
Medical Liaison
The Arc of Monroe
01.2021 - 2021
DSP/Medical Liaison
IBERO
01.2020 - 01.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Genesee Community College
High School Diploma -
Gates Chili High School