Marlene Dacosta
Coral Springs
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with extensive experience in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Cleveland Clinic Florida, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and comfort through effective teamwork and compassionate care. Recognized for exceptional observation skills and commitment to maintaining high standards in patient care environments. I'm also crossed-trained as a unit secretary in addition to been a CNA Preceptor.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Cleveland Clinic Florida
Weston
03.2021 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and care areas.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Certified Nursing Assistant
ACTS Retirement Health Services
Boca Raton
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Maintain record of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with the supervisor or case manager.
- Provide patient with help moving in and out of bed, bath, wheelchair, or automobile, dressing and grooming.
- Provide companionship and supervision
- Ensure patient safety during and after procedure
- Follow care plan and note any changes
- Training in First Aid, Emergency and behavior in acute situations
- Vital Signs
- Work well independently and as a team player
Home Health Aide
Accurate Home Health
Fort Lauderdale
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Ensure patient safety during and after procedure
- HIPAA, OSHA, MSDS & Medical Ethics
- Training in First Aid, Emergency and behavior in acute situations
- Vital Signs
- Work well independently and as a team player
Education
GED -
Atlantic Technical College
Pompano Beach, FL06-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Infection control
- Safety protocols
- Patient assistance
- Vitals documentation
- Wound care
- Catheter care
- Patient observation
- CPR certification
- Basic life support
- Patient care technician/assistant (CPCT/A)
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Teamwork
- Blood glucose testing
- Patient positioning
Certification
Patient Care Technician
Accomplishments
Co-workers Appreciation Awards
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Cleveland Clinic Florida
03.2021 - Current
Home Health Aide
Accurate Home Health
09.2018 - 07.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
ACTS Retirement Health Services
01.2018 - 03.2020
GED -
Atlantic Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Miami Dade College