Mariana Gracia
Des Moines,IA
Summary
A compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience in critical care environments. Strengths include providing empathetic and high quality patient care, multitasking, and assisting with daily living activities. Have consistently received positive feedback from patients and healthcare team members for commitment to high-quality patient-centered care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Mercy One Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
06.2022 - Current
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
Education
High School Diploma -
North High School
Des Moines, IA05-2023
Skills
- ADL support
- Patient hygiene management
- Infection prevention
- Emotional support
- CPR certification
- Blood glucose testing
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient observation
- Sterilization techniques
- Restocking supplies
- Patient advocacy
- Compassionate care
- Safety protocols
- Information protection
- Catheter care
Certification
- Advanced CNA
- BLS certification
- Mandatory Reporter
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Mercy One Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
North High School
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