Marlayna Willingham
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Collaborative professional dedicated to providing compassionate and empathetic care to patients. Proven ability to work effectively with diverse teams and communicate persuasively to meet patient needs in role of Patient Care Technician in all specialties.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atlas Healthcare Partners- Banner Surgery Center
Phoenix, AZ
03.2026 - Current
- Provided high-quality patient care through confirming previous health history, obtaining vitals, NPO status, and EKG reading
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures, enhancing efficiency in patient treatment.
- Float between Pre Op and PACU to assist with turn overs, patient care, and stock supplies
- Managed to prep 20-50 patients a day for surgical procedures
Perioperative Technician
Integrated Pain Consultants
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2024 - 02.2026
- Evaluated patient condition by monitoring vital signs before, during and after surgery as well as reporting any changes immediately to nursing staff.
- Review any health history, NPO status, current medications and glucose levels on patients
- Insert IV's on each sedation patient as well as removing IV's in PACU
- Cycle through 30-50 patients a day in Pre Op and PACU
Cross Trained Scrub Technician
Integrated Pain Consultants
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2024 - 02.2026
- Prepared 20-50 patients a day for surgery with proper positioning, draping, and skin preparation to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Improved efficiency in the operating room by regularly maintaining supply inventory and restocking as needed.
- Supported surgeons ability to focus on critical tasks during operations by acting as their right-hand person throughout every stage of the procedure.
- Oversaw the preparation of surgical cases by organizing sterile instruments and equipment for optimal efficiency. Collaborated with the doctor during procedures to enhance patient care and procedural outcomes.
Postpartum Patient Care Technician
Honor Health Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2023 - 11.2025
- Perform rounds on approximately 10-15 postpartum mothers & newborn's obtaining vitals, catering to mother & newborns needs, restocking patients rooms with supplies
- Obtain report from previous night shift PCA plus RN caring for assigned patients during shifts
- Assist pediatricians with newborn circumcision procedures, or charge nurses on venous draws for newborns
- Create everlasting memories with parents performing newborn baths, footprints, All while educating on how to care for their newborn.
- Maintain precise charting in EPIC EMR system, Complete phlebotomy orders on postpartum mothers, bilirubin & metabolic newborn screenings
- Assist with peri care, ambulation, breast feeding/ pumping on Vaginal and cesarean postpartum mothers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient's unique needs
Patient Care Technician
Mountain View Surgery center of Glendale
Glendale, AZ
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Rotated between Pre Op, OR, and PACU for pain and spine outpatient surgery center
- Provide patient care in all units, obtain vitals, weight, height, NPO status, medication intake, as well as previous and current health issues. Prepare approximately 50 plus patients per shift for surgical procedure staff.
- Turn over Operating rooms or bays after each patient, connecting patient to all surgical monitoring equipment including EKG's leads, vitals machine, additionally oxygen under nurse or surgeons supervision
- Consistently sanitizing surgical / vitals equipment after each use with approved disinfectant materials
- Communicate to family member our patient made it to PACU safely, assist nurse with obtaining post op vitals/ remove IV. Transport each patient to companion using wheelchair only to patient discharge
Behavioral Health Technician
Aurora Behavioral Health System
Tempe, AZ
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Floated between adolescent and adult behavioral or detox units. Obtain and chart vitals on each patient
- Performed Q15s on each patient recording their whereabouts plus current engagement or actions. Transport all patients to and from different groups or different units with another BHT present for safety
- Educate patients during self group holdings, participate in activities patients are engaging with, provide safe environments for patients
- Prepare and complete paper charting on each patient, ensuring each patient meets their dietary needs during their stay.
- Assist with patient intake and discharge, enforce safety guidelines, connect with patients to influence good decision making and therapeutic healing
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Bryan University
Tempe, Arizona09-2025
Diploma - Patient Care Technician
Brookline College
Phoenix, AZ01-2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Marcos De Niza High School
Tempe, AZ05-2014
Skills
- Surgical equipment handling
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Autoclave
- C-Arm X-ray
- Medical terminology
- Infection control practices
- IV Insertion
- Postpartum/ Newborn Care
- Pre Op/ OR/ PACU
Certification
- CNA License
- PCT Diploma
- CPR/ BLS
- First Aid
- Fingerprint Clearance Level I
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atlas Healthcare Partners- Banner Surgery Center
03.2026 - Current
Perioperative Technician
Integrated Pain Consultants
06.2024 - 02.2026
Cross Trained Scrub Technician
Integrated Pain Consultants
06.2024 - 02.2026
Patient Care Technician
Mountain View Surgery center of Glendale
10.2023 - 09.2024
Postpartum Patient Care Technician
Honor Health Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
05.2023 - 11.2025
Behavioral Health Technician
Aurora Behavioral Health System
12.2022 - 05.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Marcos De Niza High School
Post-Graduate Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Bryan University
Diploma - Patient Care Technician
Brookline College