Robert Contreras
San Diego,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented and compassionate ER Technician seeking a transition into nursing. With five years of experience as an ER Technician and certified EMT, actively pursuing a BSN degree. Seeking to apply my extensive hands-on experience in emergency care, critical thinking, and patient management in a fast-paced emergency department. With a strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and working collaboratively with healthcare teams, I am eager to contribute to improving patient outcomes while continuing to develop professionally in the nursing field
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Tech
Banner Health
03.2024 - Current
- Provide exceptional direct patient care and clerical support in a fast-paced ER Department
- Member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, including MDs, RNs, trauma surgeons, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure timely and effective patient care
- Worked as a trauma department technician to assist with procedures in trauma, triage, and acute situations such as stemi codes, stroke codes, and RSI intubations
- Obtained IV access and laboratory specimens on patients using proper technique and sterile procedure
- Insertion of foley catheters using proper technique and sterile procedure
- Perform splinting, immobilization procedures assisting staff with critical care of patients
- Anticipate needs of patients, staff ensuring supplies are stocked with critical equipment
Emergency Department Tech
Sharp Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Provide exceptional direct patient care and clerical support in a fast-paced ER Department
- Member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, including MDs, RNs, trauma surgeons, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure timely and effective patient care
- Worked as a trauma department technician to assist with procedures in trauma, triage, and acute situations such as stemi codes, stroke codes, and RSI intubations
- Perform splinting, immobilization procedures assisting staff with critical care of patients
- Assist MDs and RNs with tasks and supplies in acute ECMO cases
- Provide mentorship, training to new-hire partners, participate in the mentor/mentee program
- Anticipate needs of patients, staff ensuring supplies are stocked with critical equipment
Emergency Medical Technician
Care Ambulance
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Providing comfort, reassurance, and empathy to patients
- Guaranteeing the comfort and safety of patients during their transfer
- Participated in frequent call response in partnership with Critical Care RNs during CCT transport
- Performed basic and advanced patient assessments, responded to assignments quickly and safely
- Interpreted limited histories, used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues
- Monitored patients for changes and reviewed and revised plans accordingly
- Kept vehicles ready for emergencies by cleaning them and keeping medical supplies stocked
- Provided thorough and concise radio reports and patient turnover to hospital RNs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
12.2024
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Effective Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Direct Patient Care
- Measuring and monitoring vitals
- Aseptic Techniques
- Blood Draw Techniques
- Collecting medical samples
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Orthopedic Splinting
- Self Motivation
Certification
- EMT- Registry Number: E3755089
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Non-Violent Crisis Prevention
Professional Development Training
Reanimate ECMO Conference, 08/01/22, Member of a team responsible for setting up simulation and procedure lab for hands-on ECMO training., Skilled use of ECMO tools required during resuscitation of patients status post CPR., Educated on the process of ECMO in the emergency room setting, responsible for assisting MD in line placement, racking of lines and underwater seals.
Clinical Experience and Rotations
- Nursing fundamentals clinical rotation - Sante of Surprise Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation - Surprise, AZ - December 2023
- Behavioral Health clinical rotation - Banner University Medical Center - Phoenix, AZ - January 2024
- Medical/Surgical clinical rotation - Banner Thunderbird Medical Center - Glendale, AZ - February/March 2024
- OB clinical rotation - Banner Thunderbird Medical Center - Sun City West, AZ - May 2024
- Critical Care clinical rotation - Banner Estrella Medical Center - Phoenix, AZ - June 2024
- Pediatric clinical rotation - Banner Thunderbird Medical Center - Glendale, AZ - July 2024
- Population Health clinical rotation - Glencroft Center for Modern Aging - Phoenix, AZ - September/October 2024
- Transition to Practice (TTP) Nurse Residency - Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Banner Del E.Webb Medical Center - Sun City, AZ - October/November 2024 (October/November 2024)
Timeline
Emergency Department Tech
Banner Health
03.2024 - Current
Emergency Department Tech
Sharp Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
Care Ambulance
11.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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