Maria Escobar
Dallas,TX
Summary
Compassionate and motivated upcoming graduate with a Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) and a strong foundation in patient care, clinical assessments, and teamwork. Eager to contribute clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for patient advocacy in a challenging and dynamic healthcare environment. Seeking an entry-level nursing position to further develop skills and provide high-quality care to patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
UT Southwestern Hospital
Dallas, Texas
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Patient Care Technician
Parkland Memorial Hospital
Dallas , TX
11.2016 - 08.2023
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Chiropractic Assistant
Standifer Chiropractic
Dallas, TX
02.2013 - 03.2014
- Demonstrated, instructed and assisted patients in rehabilitative exercises to drive safety and minimize risk of further injury.
- Communicated with insurance companies to facilitate proper billing procedures and collect payments.
- Assisted chiropractors with treatments including applying hot and cold packs, ultrasound therapy or electrical stimulation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the office and treatment areas.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Dallas College-Northlake
Irving05-2025
Skills
- Basic nursing care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection prevention
- Patient assistance
- Basic life support
- Blood glucose testing
- IV insertion
- Patient positioning
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient observation
- Catheter care
Clinical Experience
Grapevine Medical Lodge
Grapevine, TX 76051
- 80 Hours
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, TX 75246
- 80 hours
White Rock Medical Center
Dallas TX, 75218
- 80 Hours
Dallas Behavioral HealthCare Hospital
Desoto, TX 75115
- 30 Hours
Parkland Memorial Hospital
Dallas, TX 75235
- 40 Hours
Jerry Junkins Head Start
Mesquite, TX 75149
- 20 Hours
References
- Jaimol Sreedharan (Unit Manager)
UT Southwestern Medical Center
6201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, Texas 75390-9095
Unit: (214) 633 -0848
Office: (214) 633- 6867
Jaimol.Sreedharan@utsouthwestern.edu
- Jiji Mathew (Assistant Nurse Manager)
William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital
UT Southwestern Medical Center
6201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, Texas 75390-9095
Unit: (214) 633 -0848
jiji.mathew@utsouthwestern.edu
- Hayden Huckaby (Assistant Nurse Manager)
William Clements Jr. University Hospital
UT Southwestern Medical Center
6201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, Texas 75390-9095
Unit Phone: (214)633-0848
Hayden.Huckaby@utsouthwestern.edu
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
UT Southwestern Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Parkland Memorial Hospital
11.2016 - 08.2023
Chiropractic Assistant
Standifer Chiropractic
02.2013 - 03.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Dallas College-Northlake