Paula Flores
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Quick-thinking Critical Care Technician with many years of experience in general specialization. Adept at providing immediate care and working closely with staff to ensure successful practices. Committed to best-in-class departmental communication and accurate triaging.
Correctional officer with several years of experience keeping order and avoiding dangerous situations within jails or prisons. Motivated and energetic leader recognized for generating respect and obedience from most difficult individuals. In-depth knowledge of use and care of firearms and restraint methods.
Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Skilled in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and team leadership, contributing to safer environment for staff and inmates. Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing situations and develop strategies that positively impact operational efficiency.
Overview
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29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
St. Luke's Hospital Medical Center
San Antonio, TX, Tx
04.2024 - 04.2026
- Facilitated patient care by collaborating with nursing staff for daily living activities.
- Oversaw vital sign monitoring and effectively reported observations to the healthcare team.
- Ensured patient rooms and common areas remained clean and orderly.
- Partnered with diverse teams to enhance and refine patient care plans.
- Monitored patient conditions closely and communicated any abnormalities to the on-duty RN.
- Balanced numerous tasks efficiently while maintaining a focus on detail.
CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN
University Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
05.2018 - 03.2024
- Provided compassionate care to critically ill patients with a focus on maintaining the highest quality of life
- Identified potential risks associated with specific treatments or interventions and reported them promptly
- Perform vitals signs for patients and report to nurses any abnormalities
- ADL's, EKG's, Ambulate patients
- Perform 1:1 if necessary
- CPR
- Set up rooms for upcoming or walk in transplant patients
- Assist nurses with any help they may need.
JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER
Juvenile detention center
San Antonio, Texas
06.2012 - 04.2017
- Evaluated risk factors associated with each detainee in order to determine the most appropriate course of action
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge base of applicable laws governing juvenile detention centers
- Assisted with crisis intervention techniques during emergency situations involving juveniles or staff members
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment
- Provided a safe environment for the public, inmates, and officers
- Conducted individual, cell searches, building, perimeter and drug searches
- Restraining individuals with lawful and reasonable cause
- Application of the penal code, riot control, court, and accommodate sanctions
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans, and objectives.
Correctional Officer 3
Texas Department Of Corrections
Hondo, TX
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Supervised inmate activities and maintained security within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband.
- Enforced institutional rules and regulations with consistency and fairness.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Used appropriate means to discipline prisoners.
- Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
Correctional Officer
Geo Detection Cenrer
07.2011 - 10.2012
- Monitored inmate activities and maintained safety within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations to ensure compliance among inmates.
- Documented incidents and maintained accurate logs of daily activities.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Participated in special task forces designed to target specific criminal activity or groups.
- Prepared detailed reports on all activities performed as part of official duties.
- Supervised the transport of federal prisoners between correctional facilities or other locations.
- Mitigated risk, accurately analyzing, and evaluating criminal information while processing crime scenes.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
Methodist hospital
San Antonio, Texas
09.2006 - 02.2012
- Set up trauma rooms
- Stocking
- Help out other floors with IV's or blood draws
- Splint and casts
- Wound cleaning
- I would set up for SANE cases
- Calm the kids and parents for the nurses
- Exercised sound judgment when assessing patient needs and determining the best course of treatment
- Worked in various floors throughout Methodist floors such as ortho, both adult and pedi er, cardiac/tele, oncology, sicu, icu, women's, psych, med-surg, and others
- Chest Tubes
- Direct Supervision.
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY TECHNICIAN
Santa Rosa Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
02.2002 - 09.2006
- Utilized specialized equipment such as oxygen delivery systems, suction devices and immobilization devices during patient care activities.
- Maintained current certification in Basic Life Support according to local regulations.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels.
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
- Bandaged wounds and determined necessity for stitches or sutures.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
Brackenbidge Hospital
Austin, Texas
02.2000 - 04.2002
- Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
- Provided on-scene treatments such as administering oxygen therapy and splinting fractures.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors and suction devices.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Bandaged wounds and determined necessity for stitches or sutures.
- Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
Emergency Medical Technician
Scott & White Memorial Hospital-Level 1 Trauma
Temple, TX
05.1997 - 08.2000
- Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Bandaged wounds and determined necessity for stitches or sutures.
- Monitored and replenished ambulance supplies, maintaining well-stocked inventory and properly functioning equipment.
- Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
- Suctioned airways to clear obstructions and help patients breathe.
- Calmed patients by carefully explaining each step and remaining composed.
- Administered first aid treatment or life support in prehospital settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12-2027
Skills
Critical Care Assessments
Heart Failure
Pulmonary Assessments
Active Listening
Patient Health Information Privacy
Critical Care Nursing
Patient Check-Ins
Creative Thinking
Company Guidelines
Emergency Response
Nursing Assistance
Infection Control Procedures
Supporting Daily Living Needs
Mechanical Ventilation Equipment
Treatment Room Preparation
Hygiene Support
Spanish
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Crisis intervention
Time management
Regulatory compliance
Conflict resolution
Contraband seizure
Stress tolerance
Policy enforcement
Firearms proficiency
Radio communication
Incident prevention
Work crew management
Restraint techniques
Inmate supervision
Dispatch
Staff management
Firearm operations trained
De-escalation techniques
Self-defense techniques
Criminal justice
Non-violent intervention
Armory and key control
Search and seizure procedures
Patrol procedures
Inmate classification
Crime prevention
Correctional facility procedures
CCTV monitoring
Search and seize procedures
Suicide prevention
Courtroom practices
Self-defense tactics
Contraband detection
Custom
Spanish
Hobbies
- Art museums
- Travel
- Painting/Sculptures
- Family/Friends
- Work out
- Cooking
- Shopping
- Hiking with my dog.
- Skydiving
Education and Training
true,other
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
St. Luke's Hospital Medical Center
04.2024 - 04.2026
CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN
University Hospital
05.2018 - 03.2024
Correctional Officer 3
Texas Department Of Corrections
10.2012 - 06.2013
JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER
Juvenile detention center
06.2012 - 04.2017
Correctional Officer
Geo Detection Cenrer
07.2011 - 10.2012
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
Methodist hospital
09.2006 - 02.2012
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY TECHNICIAN
Santa Rosa Hospital
02.2002 - 09.2006
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
Brackenbidge Hospital
02.2000 - 04.2002
Emergency Medical Technician
Scott & White Memorial Hospital-Level 1 Trauma
05.1997 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Science -
The University of Texas At San Antonio