Maria Plata
Brownsville
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Valley Regional Medical Center
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
- Supported patients' daily living activities, improving their hospital stay experience.
- Collected and documented patient information to aid in accurate medical record keeping.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to safer hospital environment.
Patient Care Technician
Valley Baptist Medical Center
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted with patient care activities including bathing, grooming, and mobility support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Supported nursing staff in documenting patient information accurately.
- Learned and adhered to safety protocols for infection control practices.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
Patient Care Technician
South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital
Brownsville, TX
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported patients with mobility, ensuring safety during transfers and ambulation.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.
Education
St. Joseph Utrgv
Brownsville Texas Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Valley Baptist Medical Center
06.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2023 - 12.2024
Patient Care Technician
Valley Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph Utrgv