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MATTHEW MARRERO

Spring Hill,FL
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MATTHEW MARRERO

Summary

Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family and department burden. Expertise in Orthopedics, Trauma, Medical-Surgical, Cardiac Telemetry, and Emergency Services.

Overview

5
years of professional experience
3

Certifications

2

Good Catch Awards

1

Post Code Blue Patient Letter

Work History

TGH Spring Hill – Tampa General Hospital North Division

Patient Care Technician – Emergency Department
02.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Assist patients with daily living activities such as: eating, bathing, and exercising while assessing for signs of discomfort or distress
  • Documented vital signs according to unit protocol and alerted the nurse/charge nurse for all abnormal values
  • Documented patient care in adherence with hospital standards
  • Provided a safe and inclusive environment for all patients and their visitors while under my care
  • Started intravenous lines, drew blood work per provider orders, and assisted nurses in procedures
  • Acted as Unit Secretary and Unit Receptionist as needed
  • Acted as a medic in Trauma Alerts, Stroke Alerts, and STEMI Alerts in the emergency department
  • Increased communication between the Radiology and Emergency departments to expedite patient care.

HCA Florida Bayonet Point • Level II Trauma, Comprehensive Stroke and Cardiac Center

Nurse Extern – Emergency Department
11.2021 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Continuously enhanced professional skills through participation in ongoing training programs and workshops focused on emergency medicine best practices.
  • Improved patient care by efficiently providing emergency medical support and treatment to trauma patients.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in high-stress situations.
  • Assisted in life-saving procedures, such as CPR and wound management, ensuring timely intervention for critical patients.
  • Supported surgical interventions by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and assisting surgeons as needed during emergency procedures.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the trauma unit, actively seeking opportunities for performance enhancement through process evaluation and feedback.
  • Expedited diagnostic processes for trauma patients by efficiently transporting specimens to laboratory services when required.

Tampa General Hospital • Level I Adult/Pediatric Trauma and Burn Teaching Hospital

Patient Care Technician – Orthopedic Trauma
02.2021 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Assist patients with daily living activities such as: eating, bathing, and exercising while assessing for signs of discomfort or distress
  • Documented vital signs according to unit protocol and alerted the nurse/charge nurse for all abnormal values
  • Documented patient care in adherence with hospital standards
  • Provided a safe and inclusive environment for all patients and their visitors while under my care
  • Started intravenous lines, drew blood work per provider orders, and assisted nurses in procedures
  • Acted as Unit Secretary and Unit Receptionist as needed.

HCA Florida Bayonet Point • Level II Trauma, Comprehensive Stroke and Cardiac Center

Patient Care Technician – Cardiac Telemetry
12.2020 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Assist patients with daily living activities such as: eating, bathing, and exercising while assessing for signs of discomfort or distress
  • Documented vital signs according to unit protocol and alerted the nurse/charge nurse for all abnormal values
  • Documented patient care in adherence with hospital standards
  • Provided a safe and inclusive environment for all patients and their visitors while under my care.

HCA Florida Bayonet Point • Level II Trauma, Comprehensive Stroke and Cardiac Center

Imaging Support Aide – Radiology Department
02.2020 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Order entry for inpatient and outpatient providers
  • Coordinated physicians and necessary team members for emergent and urgent procedures
  • Provided patients with HIPPA compliant copies of radiology reports and images
  • Assisted radiographic technologists in processing paperwork for exams to ensure maximum workflow and timely reports for providers
  • Assisted in the coordination of all radiology modalities to ensure patients could have all their exams done consecutively.

HCA Florida Bayonet Point • Level II Trauma, Comprehensive Stroke and Cardiac Center

Patient Transporter – Radiology Department
01.2019 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Ensured maximum patient safety before, during, and after transferring patients to and from their tests/procedures
  • Brought patients to and from tests/procedures in a timely manner.

Education

BLS/AED Certified

Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certified

Florida State Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Monitor Technician

Central High School
, Brooksville, Florida

High School Diploma
01.2018

Skills

  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Documentation accuracy
  • IV Insertion
  • Patient Transport
  • EKG Interpretation
  • Catheter Care
  • Infection control standards
  • Specimen Collection
  • Emergency Response
  • Clinical Training
  • Culturally-competent care

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved missing CHG orders for post-operative patients which led to orders being placed for daily CHG baths per infection prevention protocol for post-operative and Intensive Care Unit patients.
  • Achieved steady flow of radiographic procedures, and timely reports of NOW, STAT, URGENT, and ROUTINE radiology orders by completing checks with the radiologist reading site, coordinating between the radiology department, and assisting radiologists with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
  • Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.

References

Available Upon Request

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant, Florida 12/2020-05/2026
  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training - 2024-2026
  • Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - 02/2024-02/2026
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Personal development programsFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementCompany CultureTeam Building / Company Retreats

Software

MEDITECH EMR

EPIC EMR

CERNER EMR

PATRA TRANSPORT

MATTHEW MARRERO