Paulina Lopez
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Patient Care Technician
Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal and creative thinking skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as hardworking by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.
Compassionate Patient Care Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient monitoring, vital signs measurement, and post-operative care. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient care and support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita
Tucson
10.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients undergoing dialysis treatment.
- Coded data or other information.
- Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Assisted nursing staff with admission, transfer, discharge procedures for patients.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Addressed and resolved any issues or conflicts that arose during the training period, promoting a positive work atmosphere.
- Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
- Assessed competencies of PCT trainees, providing constructive feedback and personalized training plans.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
- Trained new dialysis technicians on machine operation and patient care procedures.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Innovative renal care
Phoenix, AZ
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Assisted in the setup and operation of dialysis machines, including connecting dialyzer and tubing to hemodialysis machine.
- Performed pre-treatment assessments on patients prior to beginning treatment process.
- Monitored patient vital signs throughout duration of dialysis treatments, and reported any changes or issues to physician.
- Provided education to patients about their kidney disease and proper diet and fluid restrictions before and after treatments.
- Responded quickly to alarms from hemodialysis machines, troubleshooting problems as necessary.
- Assessed patient's progress during dialysis treatments and adjusted machine settings as needed for optimal results.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly sterilized between uses according to safety protocols.
- Conducted tests on blood samples collected from patients prior to treatments, recording results in patient charts for review by physicians.
- Performed routine maintenance on hemodialysis machines, checking filters, pumps and other components for proper functioning.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing difficult treatments or those facing long-term prognoses with chronic renal failure.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members such as nurses, social workers and dietitians regarding patient care plans.
- Instructed patients in self-care techniques such as catheter care following discharge from clinic setting.
- Worked closely with nephrologists providing input on patient progress throughout course of treatment plan.
Patient Care Technician
Desert Dialysis
Sahuarita, AZ
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Initiated and monitored dialysis per written policies and following standards of care
- Participated in multi-skilled activities, supporting patient-centered approach to achieving desired outcomes
- Liaised with healthcare team members, supporting and reinforcing patient and family teaching plans
- Transferred, admitted and discharged patients, complying with principles of safe patient handling
- Implemented nursing care plans by performing patient care activities under supervision of licensed nurses
- Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights
- Fostered mobility with regular turning, positioning and ambulating of patients
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control related to hand washing and universal precautions
- Troubleshot minor problems and reported larger technical issues
- Maintained chart and filed paperwork, facilitating clerical functions
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
Hostess
The Longhorn Grill and Saloon
Amado, AZ
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Helped bus tables and ran food patrons during high volume periods
- Escorted guests to proper tables or offered open seating options in bar and patio areas
- Managed telephone and internet take-out orders and coordinated hand-off for delivery orders with third-party drivers
- Engaged with guests to maximize satisfaction with food and service
- Observed food handling and sanitation requirements to reduce risks
- Greeted patrons and coordinated table assignments to meet party preferences and requests.
Family Nanny
The Freedom Parents
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Developed and implemented discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior
- Met regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development
- Helped developed and monitored family schedule
- Supervised and assisted with homework
- Instructed children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects
- Kept records of play, meal schedules and bill payment
- Instructed and assisted children in handwashing and eating to develop health and personal habit
- Modeled appropriate social behaviors and encouraged concern for others, helping develop interpersonal relationships and communication skills
- Prepared and served nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children
- Taught and promoted age-appropriate activities to encourage intellectual development of children.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2025
Associate In Arts (A.A.) -
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZSkills
- Sterilizing Equipment Use
- Equipment Disinfection and Sterilization
- Patient Transport
- Repair and Maintenance Documentation
- Patient Lifting
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Simple Dressings
- Medical Triage
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Patient Information Collection
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Machine Preparation
- Nursing Standards
- Patient Rounds
- Respiratory Failure
- Water Quality Testing
- Floor Assignments
- Quick thinking
- Sterilization techniques
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Education
- Restocking supplies
- Basic nursing care
- Emergency Response
- Clinical Training
- Patient positioning understanding
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Expert cannulator
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR certified
- cannulation expert
- CCHT
- Current BLS certification
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Contact - Summary
Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal and creative thinking skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as hardworking by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.
Careerobjective
Patient Care Technician, Desert Dialysis, Sahuarita, AZ
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita
10.2024 - Current
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Innovative renal care
09.2022 - 09.2024
Patient Care Technician
Desert Dialysis
08.2020 - 10.2022
Hostess
The Longhorn Grill and Saloon
11.2019 - 06.2020
Family Nanny
The Freedom Parents
05.2019 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Associate In Arts (A.A.) -
Pima Community College