Patricia Elcano
San Clemente,CA
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Providence Hospital Mission Viejo, recognized for compassionate care and patient advocacy. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and streamline workflows, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Skilled in training staff and implementing best practices, ensuring compliance and quality in healthcare delivery. I am currently in the process of advancing my career. My goal is to become a Registered Nurse and provide exceptional, compassionate care to patients. I am dedicated to improving the health and well-being of others while making a positive difference in their lives through skilled and empathetic nursing care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Providence Hospital Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Supported daily living activities for patients, enhancing comfort and well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas, ensuring safety standards.
- 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.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and hospital policies for compliance.
Patient Care Technician
Community Medical Center
Toms River, NJ
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Supported daily living activities for patients, enhancing comfort and well-being.
- Assisted in monitoring patient vital signs and reporting changes to nursing staff.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Client Care Coordinator
Hackensack Meridian At Home
Wall Township, NJ
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Coordinated client services to enhance satisfaction and streamline communication between families and care teams.
- Implemented scheduling processes to optimize resource allocation and improve service delivery efficiency.
- Analyzed feedback from clients to identify areas for service improvement, driving initiatives for enhanced care quality.
- Analyzed feedback from clients to identify patterns and trends requiring attention or action from management.
- Trained new staff on client care protocols, fostering a culture of quality and compliance within the team.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Biology
National University
San Diego, CA12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ05.2019
High School Diploma -
Toms River High School East
Toms River, NJ06.2014
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Patient advocacy
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Professional bedside manner
- Time management
- Healthcare expertise
Certification
Certified Phlebotomist Technician - June 2026
Certified Emergency Medical Technician - December 2018
Basic Life Support AHA - active
Volunteer
Medical Mission Trip to Nicaragua (2019)
Hackensack Meridian Nursing and Rehab (2014-2017)
Research Experience
Conducted research that was presented at Liberty Science Center (2019) on the antimicrobial properties of essential oils, collecting and analyzing data to evaluate their effectiveness against microorganisms.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Providence Hospital Mission Viejo
07.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Community Medical Center
03.2020 - 02.2021
Client Care Coordinator
Hackensack Meridian At Home
04.2018 - 09.2020
Associate of Science - Human Biology
National University
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Georgian Court University
High School Diploma -
Toms River High School East