Marylou Garcia Ellsworth
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Dedicated PCA/Technician with expertise in HIPAA compliance, infection control, and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA/Technician
Resolute Baptist Health
New Braunfels, TX
10.2018 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments, contributing to effective care plans and interventions.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, enhancing patient response strategies.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Led initiatives to improve infection control practices, significantly reducing risks within patient environments.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Surgical Assistant
GRMC
Seguin, TX
11.1999 - 09.2009
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and vital sign monitoring, contributing to quality care.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records, enhancing communication among healthcare teams.
- Advocated for patients' needs by effectively communicating with families and medical staff, improving overall satisfaction.
- Implemented infection control measures, maintaining high standards of hygiene and preventing outbreaks within facility.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures, ensuring instruments were prepared and available.
- Maintained sterile environment by adhering to infection control protocols consistently.
- Contributed to successful surgeries, anticipating surgeon needs and promptly delivering instruments.
- Ensured patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment throughout surgery.
- Coordinated patient positioning and preparation, optimizing conditions for surgical success.
- Led post-operative care discussions with patients, enhancing understanding of recovery protocols.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
- Improved surgical precision, assisting with latest minimally invasive techniques for faster patient recovery.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environments and availability of instruments.
- Monitored patient vitals during operations, promptly reporting changes to lead surgeon.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced turnaround times for instrument sterilization.
- Led initiatives to standardize equipment usage across departments, improving operational consistency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Modesto High School
Modesto, CA05-1982
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control
- Medical terminology
- CPR certification
- Clinical training
- Patient education
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
PCA/Technician
Resolute Baptist Health
10.2018 - Current
Surgical Assistant
GRMC
11.1999 - 09.2009
High School Diploma -
Modesto High School