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Pedro Escutia

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Highly motivated and well-rounded, possessing a comprehensive understanding of the day-to-day operations within a medical facility. Expertise extends from providing exceptional patient care to proficiently conducting laboratory procedures. Recently completed a Nursing Assistant program, further enhancing skill set and knowledge in the healthcare field.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Technician

American Toxicology
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
  • Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
  • Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.

Personal Care Assistant

Prestige Mira Loma
Las Vegas, NV
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Mental Health Technician

Desert Winds Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.

Recovery Coach

Crestwood Mental Health Recovery Center
Bakersfield, CA
09.2021 - 11.2021

Monitored patients daily behaviors and reported to the LVN.

Used CPI when patients were in needed of crisis intervention.

Monitored patients meal intake

Direct Support Professional

New Advances For People With Disabilities
Bakersfield, CA
09.2017 - 09.2019
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.

Squad Leader

National Guard
Visalia, CA
03.2016 - 03.2019
  • Maintained property and equipment inventory and crew assignments.
  • Determined necessity and type of additional resources and change of approach and techniques.
  • Supported Crew Supervisor in establishing and updating crew policies and implementing new procedures.
  • Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
  • Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.

Squad Leader

Army
11.2006 - 11.2012
  • Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
  • Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
  • Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
  • Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives.
  • Led fire teams during battle drills and training exercises.
  • Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.
  • Kept up-to-date on mission objectives by researching intelligence targets to understand significance in geopolitical context.

Education

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA
06.2015

Skills

  • Behavior Observation
  • Developmental Disability Rehabilitation
  • Charting and Clinical Documentation
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Maintaining Safety Standards
  • Crisis Resolution
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Team Meetings

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Prestige Mira Loma
10.2023 - 09.2024

Mental Health Technician

Desert Winds Hospital
11.2021 - 01.2023

Recovery Coach

Crestwood Mental Health Recovery Center
09.2021 - 11.2021

Direct Support Professional

New Advances For People With Disabilities
09.2017 - 09.2019

Squad Leader

National Guard
03.2016 - 03.2019

Squad Leader

Army
11.2006 - 11.2012

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

San Joaquin Valley College

Laboratory Technician

American Toxicology
Pedro Escutia