Marisella Lugo
Pittston,PA
Summary
Certified Emergency Room Technician with experience in fast-paced, high-stress environments. Known for adaptability and ability to perform under pressure while maintaining focus on patient care. Strengths include emergency medical procedures, equipment sterilization and maintenance, as well as collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrated capability to impact healthcare quality through effective communication skills, critical thinking, and commitment to patient safety.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Geisinger Community Medical Center
Scranton, PA
05.2020 - Current
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Facilitated communication between nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers involved in patient care.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to code blue calls in order to provide effective lifesaving measures.
- Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.
- Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
- Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous materials such as needles or contaminated linens.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Facilitated communication patients, visitors, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Assisted employees in scheduling computer and phone updates.
- Received blood and bodily fluid samples and passed to employees
- Attended training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
- Performed basic, non-invasive medical assistant duties.
- Supported nursing staff in day-to-day operations.
- Greeted, guided and offered assistance to patients and visitors.
Direct Support Professional
Arc of NEPA
Scranton, PA
01.2012 - 05.2020
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
Direct Support Professional
ARC Of Ocean County
Lakewood, NJ
08.2008 - 09.2012
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Home Health Care Worker
Home Health Associates
Toms River , NJ
05.2005 - 08.2008
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by using appropriate transfer techniques.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician instructions.
- Managed client's schedule of doctor's appointments, therapies.
- Provided transportation to medical appointments and errands.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks including vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided companionship through conversation and recreational activities.
- Assessed home environment for potential safety hazards or risks to the client's well-being.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on each client's needs.
- Collaborated closely with families to provide support and guidance.
- Developed individualized care plans for each client based on their physical and mental needs.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Direct Support Professional
Open Door Group
Lakewood , NJ
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Toms River High School South
Toms River, NJ06-2004
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PASome College (No Degree) - Law (Pre-Law)
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJSkills
- Patient Transport
- Patient Registration
- Basic life support certified
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification
- Educating patients
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- CPR certified
- Handle with Care Certified
- Telemetry Trained
- Restraint Trained
- De-escalation Trained
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Geisinger Community Medical Center
05.2020 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Arc of NEPA
01.2012 - 05.2020
Direct Support Professional
ARC Of Ocean County
08.2008 - 09.2012
Home Health Care Worker
Home Health Associates
05.2005 - 08.2008
Direct Support Professional
Open Door Group
High School Diploma -
Toms River High School South
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Luzerne County Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Law (Pre-Law)
Ocean County College