Patricia Coronel

RCP Extern & Respiratory Equipment Technician

• Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
• Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
• Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
• Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
• Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
• Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
• Helped nurses and doctors with patient procedures such as thyroid nodule examinations.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
• Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.

• Working as a sitter, floater position in various departments throughout Rady’s campus
• Fields such as Perinatology, Hematology, Oncology, medical surgical, acute care, NICU, PICU, Cardiovascular ICU
• Duties: assisting the doctor or nurse, with patient care, such as following a “patient plan” or schedule, transporting patients to physical therapy sessions, or occupational therapy
• Checked the patient vitals, assisting diaper changes, monitoring, and entertaining the pediatric patients.

• Taking the pediatric patient’s vitals, rooming the patient
• Any type of preparation before the patient is called back; for example, if they are scheduled for a minor procedure, to have all necessary instruments, paperwork and wavers filled and signed before the physician sees the patient
• Also assist the physician with minor in office procedures, head holds with the parents’ permission during any exam or procedure
• Responsible for cleaning and stocking the rooms as needed, as well as properly sanitizing all metal instruments
• Also responsible for forwarding any medication refills to the patient’s proper physician, as well as assist in any prior authorizations between the patient’s insurance company and the pharmacy
• I have also assisted in translation for the physicians for our Spanish speaking families.

• Years paid experience) Back office duties: taking vitals (adult/pediatric), administering injections (adult/pediatric), blood withdrawals, urinalysis, electrocardiographs, autoclave
• Front office duties: customer service, scheduling appointments, receiving messages, refilling select prescriptions, submitting referrals.