Maria Gomez
Tallahassee
Summary
Resilient Emergency Room Technician with a proven track record at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, excelling in emergency response and patient care. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and critical thinking, I effectively assisted in life-saving procedures and maintained accurate patient records, ensuring optimal care and safety in high-pressure situations. Bilingual communicator dedicated to enhancing patient experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and central line placements.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring cleanliness, organization, and the necessary equipment was available.
- Administered oxygen therapy, wound dressings and splinting per RN/physician orders.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Assisted nurses with patient assessments and routine care tasks.
- Managed medical supplies and restocked as needed for efficiency.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
Patient Care Technician
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted patients with daily activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Lifeguard
City of Tallahassee Parks and Recreation
Tallahassee
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Responded promptly to emergencies and administered first aid as needed.
- Provided assistance to swimmers in distress, ensuring timely rescue efforts.
- Enforced pool regulations to ensure a safe environment for all patrons.
- Attended training sessions to stay updated on lifesaving techniques and protocols.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Alerted patrons of storm conditions and directed to exit water immediately during local severe weather situations.
Front of House Employee
Chik-Fil-A
Tallahassee
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Handled multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on customer satisfaction.
- Worked with managers to report and resolve customer issues or concerns.
- Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
- Tailored orders to address customer allergies and gluten concerns.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area throughout shifts.
- Performed cashier duties including handling money, credit card transactions, and returns and exchanges.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Tallahassee, FLSome College (No Degree) -
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- HIPAA compliance
- Time management
- Customer service
- Telephone etiquette
- Emergency response
- Patient charting
- Medical equipment operation
- Specimen collection
- Email correspondence
- Data entry and analysis
- Critical thinking
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Bilingual
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - 01.2025
Lifeguard
City of Tallahassee Parks and Recreation
11.2022 - 03.2024
Front of House Employee
Chik-Fil-A
10.2021 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Tallahassee Community College