Mark Pereira
Newark
Summary
Highly dedicated and compassionate Passaic County Community Nursing graduate and licensed RN with nine years of extensive experience as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in fast-paced emergency department settings, including St. Mary's General Hospital and Hackensack Raritan Bay Perth Amboy. Proven ability to excel in high-pressure environments, demonstrated through significant contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic and various emergencies. A quick learner and collaborative team player, adept at providing comprehensive patient care, performing critical medical procedures, and ensuring patient safety and comfort. Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Passionate about emergency medicine and committed to delivering exceptional patient care across diverse healthcare needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT Technician ER
Hackensack Raritan Bay Medical Center
Perth Amboy
08.2024 - Current
- Perform venipuncture and collect samples
- Perform Electrocardiograms
- Sending specimens to the laboratory
- Proper patient documentation
- Picking up medications from the pharmacy
- Ensuring patient satisfaction and comfort
- Transporting patients (stretcher and or wheelchair)
- Picking up blood for patients needing transfusions
- Making sure the ER is safe
PCA Technician ER
St Mary’s General Hospital
Passaic
09.2016 - 06.2024
- Perform venipuncture and collect samples
- Perform Electrocardiograms
- Sending specimens to the laboratory
- Proper patient documentation
- Picking up medications from the pharmacy
- Ensuring patient satisfaction and comfort
- Transporting patients (stretcher and or wheelchair)
- Picking up blood for patients needing transfusions
- Making sure the ER is safe
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician
Irvington
07.2014 - 08.2014
- Achieved EMT certification
- Transport patients to the corresponding hospital
- Maintain and improve patients’ medical state
- Perform blood glucose and other necessary medical interventions on the ambulance rig
Lot Manager
Prestige Volvo
East Hanover
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Organize new and used vehicles
- Pick up/ drop off new vehicles
- Pick up/ drop off customers coming in for services
- Make sure all cars are fully pumped with gasoline
- Make Sure the lot is clean and orderly
Package Loader
UPS
Parsippany
10.2012 - 01.2013
- Scan and load packages
- Organize packages into trucks
- Sort packages
Staff
YMCA Boys and Girls Club
Newark
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Member of the Boys and Girls Club Staff
Staff
YMCA Boys and Girls Club
Newark
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Member of the Boys and Girls Club Staff
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Passaic County Community College
05.2025
Psychology
Kean University
Union, NJ04.2014
High School Diploma -
Union Catholic Regional High School
Scotch Plains, NJ05.2011
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Hardworking
- Respectful
- Punctual/ On Time
- Intelligent
- Good listener
- Strong work ethic
- Creative
- Able to adapt to any situation
- Safety is always a concern
- Well-tempered
- Well mannered
- Patient care
- Venipuncture proficiency
- Electrocardiogram administration
- Critical thinking
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Quality control
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Tech-Savvy
Languages
English
Professional
Portuguese
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
PCT Technician ER
Hackensack Raritan Bay Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
PCA Technician ER
St Mary’s General Hospital
09.2016 - 06.2024
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician
07.2014 - 08.2014
Lot Manager
Prestige Volvo
09.2013 - 04.2014
Package Loader
UPS
10.2012 - 01.2013
Staff
YMCA Boys and Girls Club
06.2009 - 08.2009
Staff
YMCA Boys and Girls Club
06.2008 - 08.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Passaic County Community College
Psychology
Kean University
High School Diploma -
Union Catholic Regional High School
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