Maria Rotella
Hedgesville
Summary
Dedicated, energetic Patient Care Technician with experience in fast-paced emergency and ICU environments. Recognized for strong teamwork and critical thinking skills. Proficient in monitoring vital signs, documenting patient information, sample collections, and providing essential support during critical situations. Always willing to learn, and eager to contribute expertise in patient care to enhance healthcare outcomes. Committed to delivering efficient and high-quality patient care, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Demonstrates strengths in prioritizing tasks, building relationships, and managing time.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Berkeley Medical Center
Martinsburg
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted nurses in providing patient care during emergency situations.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Helped patients with mobility and daily living activities as needed.
- Prepared and sanitized medical equipment for procedures and examinations.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to support patient care initiatives.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing according to established protocols.
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
- Collected and labeled specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory.
- Provided patient care by taking vital signs, blood glucose levels, height and weight measurements.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations in order to provide life-saving interventions.
- Transported patients to other departments within the hospital using gurneys or wheelchairs safely and efficiently.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times by listening to their concerns and providing comfort measures.
- Monitored and charted fluid intake and output to stay current on patient conditions.
- Assessed patient needs upon arrival at the ER.
- Answered call lights promptly while on duty in the ER.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control protocols when interacting with patients.
- Performed ECG's, EKG's, and other tests under the supervision of a nurse or physician.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Winchester Medical Center
Winchester
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks in busy ICU environment.
- 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 system.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in patient care.
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
- Reported any safety concerns or hazards immediately following established protocols.
- Transported patients to different departments within the hospital as needed.
- Maintained a clean environment by changing linens, stocking supplies, and cleaning equipment regularly.
Education
Associate of Nursing - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community And Technical College
Martinsburg, WV12-2026
High School Diploma -
Berkeley Springs Highschool
Berkeley Springs, WV05-2023
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Electronic health records
- Infection control protocols
- Emergency response techniques
- Team collaboration
- Medical equipment sanitation
- Specimen collection
- Critical thinking
- Patient assistance
- Safety protocols
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Restocking supplies
- Sterilization techniques
- Acute care
- Basic life support
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Infection control standards
- Vitals documentation
- Active listening
- Patient hygiene management
- CPR certification
- Blood glucose testing
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Health monitoring
- Patient observation
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Basic Life Support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Berkeley Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Winchester Medical Center
08.2024 - 08.2025
Associate of Nursing - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Berkeley Springs Highschool