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Pricilia Loreal Pirela

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care. Desires a position in a clinical setting

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

WellNow Urgent Care
07.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
  • Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
  • Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
  • Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Harris Hill Nursing Facility
11.2019 - 09.2023
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Immediate Treatment Assistant ER

South Buffalo Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
10.2013 - 12.2019
  • Assists patients with activities of daily living, and provides nursing care to the acutely ill.
  • Assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the directionsand supervision of the Registered Nurses.
  • Maintains nursing units organization and flowthrough performance of clerical support functions.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mercy Nursing Facility at OLV
02.2011 - 10.2013


  • Assists and provides for residents in the activity of daily living in accordance to theindividualized plan of care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Elderwood Nursing and Rehabilitation
07.2009 - 03.2011

Provides, encourages, and instructs residents in maintaining or reaching highest level in ADL'S (activities of daily living) through comprehensive care plans. Responsible for reporting deviations in resident status to appropriate licensed personnel. Maintains compliance with regulatory guidelines. Assessed patients and documented patient histories. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measured their vital signs, weight and height.

Hospitality Associate

Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital
02.2008 - 07.2009
  • Take Patients' Meal Preference According To There Nutritional Diets.
  • Prepare And Serve Tray-line Food To Patients In The Hospital According To Their Nutritional Needs.
  • Food Safety And Sanitation Requirements.
  • Performs Sanitation Duties Throughout The Department.

Cashier

Family Dollar Store
03.2006 - 02.2008


  • Worked as a team member performing cashier duties, product assistance and cleaning while providing excellent customer service.
  • Maintained positive attitude to make customer's shopping experiences memorable and pleasant.
  • Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color to promote visually appealing environment.
  • Responsible for ringing up customers in timely manner and guaranteeing high level of customer service.

Service Clerk Cashier

Walgreens
08.2005 - 03.2006


  • Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
  • Worked as a team member performing cashier duties, product assistance and cleaning while providing excellent customer service.
  • Maintained cleanliness and presentation of stock room and production floor.
  • Assisted customers with store and product complaints.
  • Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.

Education

Medical Terminology

Bryant & Stratton College
Buffalo, N.Y

High School Diploma -

Bennett High School
2885 Main Street. Buffalo, N.Y
06.2006

Skills

  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Patient-focused care
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Efficient team player
  • Dedicated hospice care provider
  • Adaptable
  • Quick learner
  • Honest, trustworthy, and punctual
  • Non-smoking
  • Clean DMV record
  • Well organized
  • Willing to work late hours
  • Able to multi-task and work well under pressure
  • Critical thinker
  • On time and reliable

Accomplishments

  • Exceptional Patient Care
  • Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital, nursing homes, and Urgent care requirements.
  • Successfully provided quality care to a variety of patients in a Hospital and nursing home setting.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, daily hygiene care and grooming.
  • Provided patients with transportation to and from doctor appointments

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Home Health Aid (HHA)
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

WellNow Urgent Care
07.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Harris Hill Nursing Facility
11.2019 - 09.2023

Immediate Treatment Assistant ER

South Buffalo Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
10.2013 - 12.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mercy Nursing Facility at OLV
02.2011 - 10.2013

Certified Nursing Assistant

Elderwood Nursing and Rehabilitation
07.2009 - 03.2011

Hospitality Associate

Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital
02.2008 - 07.2009

Cashier

Family Dollar Store
03.2006 - 02.2008

Service Clerk Cashier

Walgreens
08.2005 - 03.2006
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Home Health Aid (HHA)
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant

Medical Terminology

Bryant & Stratton College

High School Diploma -

Bennett High School
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