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Rebecca Corrales

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Compassionate Patient Care Technician/ Professional Nursing Student dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care to all individuals. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for providing exceptional care. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Northwest Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
12.2022 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
  • Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
  • Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
  • Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
  • Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.

Direct Care Worker/Respite Care Provider

Pima Council on Aging
Tucson, AZ
06.2019 - 08.2023
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.

Real Estate Agent

HomeSmart Advantage Group
Tucson, AZ
07.2020 - 07.2022
  • Responded promptly to customer service calls and inquiries from diverse groups of individuals.
  • Maintained pleasant and cordial attitude, remaining calm when issues arose.
  • Spoke with multiple potential customers per day in hopes of expanding customer base.
  • Kept paper and digital records of bookings, reservations and client needs.
  • Handled management tasks involved with client schedules.
  • Showed residential properties and explained features, value and benefits of available homes.
  • Promoted property sales through advertisements, open houses and participation in multiple listing services.
  • Coordinated appointments with prospective buyers to showcase houses and plots.
  • Created realtor and buyer incentives and strategies with agents, builders and buyers.
  • Took prospective clients on property tours, answered questions and addressed concerns.
  • Consulted with escrow companies and lenders to validate completion of terms and conditions of purchase agreement by closing date.
  • Identified potential buyers through cold calling.
  • Generated lists for potential property buyers, compatible with budgets and needs.

Daycare Provider

Self Employed Web
Tucson, AZ
08.2017 - 05.2020
  • Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
  • Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
  • Supervised and cared for children ages newborn to 10.
  • Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
  • Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
  • Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
  • Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.

Patient Care Technician

St Joseph's Hospital
Tucson, AZ
01.2004 - 12.2014
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
  • Restocked area with necessary medical supplies.
  • Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
  • Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
  • Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
  • Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
  • Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
  • Initiated treatment following prescribed orders.
  • Provided ambulatory care by transporting patients to and from facility.
  • Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
  • Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
  • Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Organizational skills
  • Training & development
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Critical thinking
  • Honest and ethical
  • Clean driving record
  • Healthcare expertise
  • Active listening
  • Good work ethic
  • Team player

Certification

  • Finger Print Clearance
  • BLS

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Northwest Medical Center
12.2022 - Current

Real Estate Agent

HomeSmart Advantage Group
07.2020 - 07.2022

Direct Care Worker/Respite Care Provider

Pima Council on Aging
06.2019 - 08.2023

Daycare Provider

Self Employed Web
08.2017 - 05.2020

Patient Care Technician

St Joseph's Hospital
01.2004 - 12.2014

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