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
Grand Rapids, MI
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
Grand Rapids, MI
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
Grand Rapids, MI
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
Allendale, MI
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
Allendale, MI
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
Grand Blanc, MI
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
Holly, MI
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
Holly, MI
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
Linden, MI
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, MI04-2023
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