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Maya Varela

Maya Varela

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Compassionate Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse Technician at Corewell Health, skilled in family-centered care and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through attentive support and timely interventions. CPR certified with strong problem-solving skills, dedicated to delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse Technician

Corewell Health
12.2023 - Current
  • Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
  • Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
  • Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
  • Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support to patients and their parents during their difficult time in the emergency room.
  • Monitored vital signs and collected essential data points, ensuring timely intervention when necessary.

Medicine Technician

St Anns Home
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Mentored new team members on best practices within the pharmacy setting to ensure consistent standards were upheld across the board.
  • Administered medications to about 30 residents in a timely manner.
  • Obtained vitals on residents with medications required for heart rate and blood pressure.
  • Applied wound dressings in a timely manner.
  • Helped resident aides in hygiene care and ambulating residents to meals and activities.

Resident Aide

St Anns Home
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs.
  • Ambulate up to 20 patients to and from meals, activities, and shower rooms.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved resident satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Conducted regular room checks to ensure cleanliness, safety, and overall well-being of residents within the facility.

Teacher’s Assistant

Grand Valley State University
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • TA in Cadaver lab at GVSU, teaching about 15 students where parts of the body are and their functions.
  • Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
  • Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
  • Collaborated with another TA to share best practices, resulting in consistent teaching approaches across multiple classrooms.

Volunteer

Moms Bloom
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Helped new postpartum mom with household needs such as cleaning and watching newborn.
  • Supported mom by looking after other children in order for her to gain one on one time with newborn.
  • Communicated needs from me in order for mom to be well rested and less stressed.
  • Also watched newborn so mom could take care of herself.
  • Communicated with mom and educated about postpartum depression.

Shadowing Student

Child and Adult Medicine
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Observed Doctor and Nurse practitioner job actions seeing up to 70 patients per day.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and case studies.
  • Followed industry professionals to learn appropriate methods for solving issues and best practices for task completion.
  • Connected coursework with current events, encouraging students to apply academic knowledge in real-world contexts.

Landscape Gardener

Jim Steele Landscaping
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
  • Minimized weed proliferation in landscaped areas through vigilant monitoring, manual removal, or targeted herbicide applications as needed.
  • Optimized outdoor spaces for functionality and visual appeal, incorporating elements such as walkways, patios, and water features.

Laborer

Goose Busters
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
  • Traveled across Michigan to remove geese from areas such as golf courses to relocate them with the help of the DNR.

Youth Soccer Coach

La Forza Soccer Club
06.2018 - 01.2019
  • Promoted good sportsmanship and fostered a positive team environment by modeling respectful behavior both on and off the field.
  • Provided mentorship to players, fostering personal growth alongside athletic development through guidance on topics such as leadership, teamwork, and discipline.
  • Coached ages 4-8 basic soccer skills and fundamentals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
04-2023

Skills

  • Family-centered care
  • Behavioral health
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Compassionate and caring
  • Direct patient care
  • CPR certification
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Timeline

Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse Technician

Corewell Health
12.2023 - Current

Medicine Technician

St Anns Home
06.2023 - 12.2023

Teacher’s Assistant

Grand Valley State University
01.2023 - 04.2023

Resident Aide

St Anns Home
08.2022 - 12.2023

Volunteer

Moms Bloom
10.2021 - 02.2022

Shadowing Student

Child and Adult Medicine
06.2021 - 01.2022

Landscape Gardener

Jim Steele Landscaping
06.2020 - 08.2021

Laborer

Goose Busters
06.2019 - 08.2019

Youth Soccer Coach

La Forza Soccer Club
06.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science

Grand Valley State University

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