Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Mercedes Sanchez

TAMPA

Summary

Professional healthcare provider with strong expertise in patient care and support. Skilled in assisting medical staff, managing patient needs, and maintaining healthcare standards. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and medical documentation.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Patient Care Technician /Patient Safety

AdventHealth
Tampa
07.2025 - Current
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient care activities and daily living tasks.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided essential support to patients at high risk for injury due to various medical conditions.
  • Engaged patients in conversations and activities to reduce anxiety.
  • Provides calming and reorienting conversation with patients experiencing agitation or confusion.

Identifies and removes hazards from the patient and their environment, reporting as necessary.

Patient Care Technician

St Joseph Hospital/Bay Care
10.2024 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Receiving and reporting patients’ concerns
  • Relocating, turning, or moving patients as needed for comfort or medical care
  • Assisting patients with daily tasks, such as dressing and eating
  • Providing personal hygiene assistance to patients, including bathing and toileting
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.

Patient Care Technician

Rehabilitation & Healthcare of Tampa
07.2020 - 10.2024
  • Provided direct patient care and rehabilitation assistance including physical therapy, wound care, and exercise programs.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of treatment plans to ensure patient safety and maximize outcomes.
  • Monitored patient progress and modify plans of care as needed.
  • Manageg and maintain accurate patient records, reports, and data.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
  • Ensured all medical equipment is properly maintained and serviced.
  • Educated and inform patients and family members regarding treatment plans and recovery goals.

Home Health Caregiver

Bayada Home Health Agency
03.2012 - 07.2020
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
  • Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients and families through open communication channels and empathetic listening skills.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.

HUC / Helping Hand

Tampa General Hospital
Tampa
01.2010 - 07.2012
  • Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently.
  • Facilitated communication between healthcare staff and patients' families.
  • Organized supply inventory and placed orders for necessary materials.
  • Answered incoming calls and routed them to the appropriate departments or staff members.
  • Coordinated communication between various departments within the facility regarding patient care needs.
  • Responded to patient call lights quickly and expedited appropriate follow-through.
  • Maintained unit supplies and equipment for medical staff and patient care needs.
  • Greeted visitors and directed them to the proper area of the office.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sickles High School Gun Hwy
7950 Gun Hwy, Tampa Fl 33626
05.2003

Skills

  • Patient Care & Rehabilitation
  • Physical Therapy Assistance
  • Medical Terminology & Documentation
  • Health & Safety Standards
  • Equipment & Supply Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Record & Data Maintenance
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Bilingual fluency in spanish

Timeline

Certified Patient Care Technician /Patient Safety

AdventHealth
07.2025 - Current

Patient Care Technician

St Joseph Hospital/Bay Care
10.2024 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Rehabilitation & Healthcare of Tampa
07.2020 - 10.2024

Home Health Caregiver

Bayada Home Health Agency
03.2012 - 07.2020

HUC / Helping Hand

Tampa General Hospital
01.2010 - 07.2012

High School Diploma -

Sickles High School Gun Hwy
Mercedes Sanchez