Luzaide Sanchez
Waterloo,IA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented nursing student with 5 years of experience in medical professional settings. Skilled in patient care, vital sign monitoring, and providing high-quality support to healthcare teams. Seeking to leverage clinical expertise and commitment to patient wellness as a Patient Care Technician in a fast-paced ER environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Access Representative
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
Waterloo, IA
07.2019 - Current
- Verified demographics and insurance information to register patients in computer system.
- Processed patient admissions, registrations, transfers, and discharges according to established procedures.
- Verified insurance coverage for services provided by the facility.
- Collected co-pays and other payments from patients at time of service.
- Assisted with scheduling outpatient appointments.
- Ensured accuracy of all data entered into computer system.
- Created new patient accounts in EMR system as needed.
- Performed pre-registration functions such as verifying demographic information, obtaining authorizations, and collecting deposits and co-payments.
- Provided assistance to internal departments when needed.
Home Health Aide
RightAtHome
Cedar Falls, IA
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
Patient Care Technician, Resource Float
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
Waterloo, IA
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Assisted with patient transfers, using the proper equipment and assistance.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA12-2027
High School Diploma -
Jasper High School
Jasper, TX05-2019
Skills
- Patient identity verification
- Multitasking and organization
- Data entry
- Medical terminology
- Spanish fluency
- Team collaboration
- ADL support
- Patient assistance
Certification
- Completion of Nurse Aide Course (2021)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
RightAtHome
01.2023 - 11.2023
Patient Care Technician, Resource Float
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
02.2022 - 12.2022
Patient Access Representative
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
07.2019 - Current
- Completion of Nurse Aide Course (2021)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Iowa
High School Diploma -
Jasper High School
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