MELISA J. LOPEZ
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with over 24 years of Healthcare providing quality care to patients in various medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Aureus Medical Group - Nursing Division
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds, and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Delivered high-quality care to Adult patients in a hospital facility.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Patient Care Technician II
Harris Health System
06.2000 - 01.2024
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of nurses and medical staff
- Prepared examination rooms and assisted physicians during medical procedures
- Monitor patients’ health and measure vital signs
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care
- Build relationships and trust among patients and staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH10.2023
Skills
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Phlebotomy
- Infection Control Standards
- Electronic Health Records (EMR)
- Organizational & Attention to detail
- Communication & Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
- Patient hygiene management
- End-of-life care
- Patient assistance
- Medical equipment operation
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Data collection
- Specimen collection
- Team collaboration
- Blood glucose monitoring
- CPR certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Aureus Medical Group - Nursing Division
09.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician II
Harris Health System
06.2000 - 01.2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Eastern Gateway Community College
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