Nicholas Bustos
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering excellent patient care in various healthcare settings, including dialysis, ambulatory care, radiology, and inpatient settings. Offers 10+ years of comprehensive experience in infection prevention and control practices, obtaining and monitoring vital signs, safe patient handling, and contributing to a positive work environment. Recognized by patients, leaders, and colleagues for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Transporter
Summerlin Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
Technologist Aide
UCSF Health
06.2017 - 11.2024
- Excelled as a reliable team player, consistently meeting deadlines and collaborating effectively with colleagues on various projects.
- Facilitated smooth operations within the department by managing inventory levels and ordering necessary supplies in a timely manner.
- Enhanced communication between departments, assisting in the coordination of cross-functional projects for increased productivity.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
Patient Care Technician
Satellite Dialysis
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Patient Care Technician
DaVita Dialysis
02.2013 - 05.2015
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
Dispensing Support
DaVita RX
01.2013 - 05.2015
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
EL CAMINO HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CACLINICAL HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION -
LIFELINE HEMODIALYSIS
DALY CITY, CAMEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION -
SFSU MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM
SAN FRANCISCO, CACPR BLS CERTIFICATION -
SAFETY TRAINING SEMINARS AHA
SAN FRANCISCO, CASkills
- Patient Care Technician (PCT)
- Infection prevention and control best practices
- Safe patient handling
- Specimen collection/processing
- Obtaining/charting vital signs
- Sterilization techniques
- Operating medical equipment
- Qualified in patient transport
- Radiology safety
- Proficient in Microsoft Office: Teams, Word, Excel
- Proficient in EPIC electronic medical records
- HIPAA Compliance
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Excellent customer service (AIDET)
Accomplishments
- Developed a UCSF radiology safety training video on MRI safety used to educate staff and patients
- Recognized and awarded the UCSF Safety Award
- Received positive recognition from peers, patients, and families in current and former positions
Timeline
Patient Transporter
Summerlin Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Technologist Aide
UCSF Health
06.2017 - 11.2024
Patient Care Technician
Satellite Dialysis
01.2015 - 06.2017
Patient Care Technician
DaVita Dialysis
02.2013 - 05.2015
Dispensing Support
DaVita RX
01.2013 - 05.2015
CLINICAL HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION -
LIFELINE HEMODIALYSIS
MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION -
SFSU MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM
CPR BLS CERTIFICATION -
SAFETY TRAINING SEMINARS AHA
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
EL CAMINO HIGH SCHOOL
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