Nathan Barela
Riverside,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and dependable healthcare support professional with a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Experienced in patient care, equipment management, and hospital logistics. Known for working effectively with minimal supervision, maintaining safety standards, and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Assistant 1
UCI Medical Center
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Transport patients safely across hospital departments, using proper lifting techniques
- Assist with patient transfers and monitor equipment to ensure safe transport.
- Communicate with clinical teams regarding patient care and needs.
- Maintain cleanliness of transport equipment and adhere to infection control protocols.
Equipment Pool Patient Escort
UCI Medical Center
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Distributed medical equipment and supplies across departments; ensured timely, accurate delivery.
- Maintained and restocked inventory, discarding expired products per policy.
- Removed deceased patients from units to transport to morgue.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards while handling and cleaning medical equipment.
- Assembled and maintained supply carts for use in patient care areas.
Central Supply Technician
Loma Linda Medical Center
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Supported surgical and clinical teams by assembling and maintaining sterile supply carts.
- Managed inventory levels, rotated stock, and maintained records of transactions.
- Assisted in preparation and delivery of sterile trays for procedures.
- Implemented improvements that enhanced department efficiency and organization.
- Received, checked-in, and distributed medical equipment and supplies to various departments throughout the facility.
Hospital Assistant 1
UCI Medical Center
05.2010 - 08.2017
- Transported patients across the hospital, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Followed all infection control measures and body substance precautions.
- Developed rapport with patients, ensuring their comfort during transport.
- Secured medical devices and maintained patient confidentiality at all times.
- Communicate with clinical teams regarding patient care and needs.
Education
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy USA
Riverside, CA04-2022
High School Diploma -
Garden Grove High School
Garden Grove, CA06-2008
Skills
- Professionalism and work ethic
- Collaborative Team Player
- Critical thinking
- Basic life support certification
- Attention to Detail
- Certified Phlembotomist
Certification
- CPT- Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Hospital Assistant 1
UCI Medical Center
10.2022 - 05.2024
Equipment Pool Patient Escort
UCI Medical Center
02.2021 - 10.2022
Central Supply Technician
Loma Linda Medical Center
10.2019 - 02.2021
Hospital Assistant 1
UCI Medical Center
05.2010 - 08.2017
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy USA
High School Diploma -
Garden Grove High School
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