Paulina Renteria
Nursing Student
Aurora,IL
Summary
Experienced patient care technician with a strong background in healthcare. With three years of experience, I have developed a deep understanding of patient support and honed my skills in patient transports, ambulation, and charting updates. A flexible team player, I bring a positive and upbeat nature to the workplace. My patient focus is evident in my ability to provide comprehensive and compassionate care. Additionally, skilled in monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and managing intake/output.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Central DuPage Hospital
Windfield, IL
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- If sitter needs are needed.
- Sterilize toys, bottles, etc.
- Set-up admission rooms as appropriate based off patient age and diagnosis.
- Set-up oxygen supplies, Ambu bag, seizure pre-cautions, and bring in any extra supplies
Patient Care Technician
VNA Health Center
06.2022 - 04.2025
- Prepares physical set-up clinic
- Collects and transport specimens to prepare for lab
- Daily QC/ sterile instruments
- Obtains vital signs/measurements
- Work in family care, pediatrics, gynecologists, podiatry
- Translation
Patient Care Technician Cardiac Tele Med/Surg Technician
Northwestern Medicine Delnor
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Obtaining patient vital signs, assistance calls, maintained a clean and safe environment
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds, and patient care equipment
- Organized ad replenished unit supplies
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfer units
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake/output
- Applied O2, simple masks under nurse supervision
Patient Care Technician Cardiac Tele
Edward's Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted nursing staff with daily rounds, answering calls
- Daily activities for patients
- Admission/discharge
- Place leads, EKG, ECG, bladder scans
- Prepare for pre-op, post-op
- Feeding assistance
- Sitter
Nursing Assistant
Bickford Senior Living
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
- Providing dining services, routine housekeeping, laundry, and resident activities
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds, and patient care equipment
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness
- Admissions/discharges
- Helped nurses with wounds, assessing integrity and bed-bound individuals
- Cared for patients with respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's diseases, and muscular dystrophy
Education
BSN - Nursing
Aurora University
Aurora, IL 08.2022 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
West Aurora High School
Aurora, IL 08.2018 - 05.2022
Skills
- Patient care technician
- Phlebotomy skills
- CPR skills
- Patient care technician
Awards
- National Technical Honor Society
- HOSA Awards (Health Occupations Students of America)
- Athletic Awards
- Seal of Biliteracy
Certification
CPR
Clinical Experience
Michaelson Rehab Center
- Shadowed experienced nurses and Patient Care Technicians to gain hands-on understanding of interdisciplinary healthcare practices.
- Completed detailed and accurate clinical paperwork, including patient documentation and care plans.
- Performed comprehensive head-to-toe patient assessments to evaluate health conditions and needs.
Timeline
CPR
02-2025
Phlebotomy
06-2024
Patient Care Technician
Central DuPage Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician Cardiac Tele Med/Surg Technician
Northwestern Medicine Delnor
09.2023 - 03.2024
Patient Care Technician Cardiac Tele
Edward's Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2023
BSN - Nursing
Aurora University
08.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
VNA Health Center
06.2022 - 04.2025
Nursing Assistant
Bickford Senior Living
11.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
West Aurora High School
08.2018 - 05.2022
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