Marlene Padron
Harrisonburg,VA
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience at Sentara RMH Medical Center, skilled in vital sign recording and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while supporting complex care needs. Quick problem solver dedicated to promoting health and well-being for diverse patient populations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Sentara RMH Medical Center
Harrisonburg, VA
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, ALS, and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted Occupational therapy with post-surgery transfers
- Emptying ostomy bags
- Removing IV's
- Experience with combative/difficult patients
Certified Nursing Assistant
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
Harrisonburg, VA
05.2023 - Current
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and oxygen.
- Monitored urine outputs
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assist to nurses in wound care and catheter changes
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped feed patients
Education
Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA05-2028
High School Diploma -
Harrisonburg High School
Harrisonburg, VA06-2024
Skills
- Vital sign recording
- Infection control procedures
- Patient Transfers
- Bladder scanning
- Safety precautions
- Restocking supplies
- Applying/removing telemetry devices
- ADL support
- End-of-life care
- Blood drawing
- Foley/Cath insertions
- EKGs
- EPIC charting
- Assisting with admissions/discharges
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS (Basic Life support) certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Volunteering
- Furthering my education and gaining more knowledge
- Learning new things
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Sentara RMH Medical Center
06.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
05.2023 - Current
Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
High School Diploma -
Harrisonburg High School