Rolando Rodriguez, RN
Summary
Enthusiastic and hardworking healthcare professional with over 21 years of experience as an EMT and Patient Care Associate, recently graduated as a Registered Nurse. Adept at delivering compassionate, efficient care in fast-paced clinical environments. Brings a strong foundation in patient support, emergency response, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Committed to advancing patient outcomes through empathy, clinical skill, and a collaborative approach to care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Associate
Mount Sinai Hospital, Transplant Unit
03.2016 - Current
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Perform clinical procedures, such as specimen collection, venipuncture, EKG, application of compression devices, post-mortem care, and maintenance of skin integrity
- Set up for selected procedures and assists RN's accordingly
- Assist patient with activities of daily living, such as feeding, bathing and/or toileting
- Orients patients to clinical environment
- Assists patient with ambulation and all levels of mobilization
- Perform one-to-one observation or close observation status of patients
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
EMT-B (ALS Division, SCTU)
Transcare Ambulance Service
01.2004 - 02.2016
- Working as part of Advanced Life Support team to provide efficient and immediate emergency medical care to the ill and injured adults, kids and neonates, while avoiding mishandling and undue haste
- Helping stabilizing victims of cardiac, respiratory, diabetic, allergic and behavior emergencies
- Emergency transport of the maternity, pysch, ICU/CCU, STEMI patients for cauterization and cardiovascular interventions, NICU/PICU, and other ill or injured patients
- Treating and stabilizing patients using basic life support techniques for airway management, shock, wound care, bleeding control, splinting, and helping with other medical emergencies
- Providing medical and psychological assessment, immediate care to the ill and injured adults and kids, and safely transporting them to a hospital
- Specialized medical facility
- Providing assistance to the paramedic in the operation of IV, pumps, vents and ECG
- Documenting all patient care, assessments, and all service reports in a timely manner
- Safely operating the ambulance or vehicles used for emergency in accordance with the current motor vehicle code
- Stocking and maintaining the BLS vehicles and its contents in a state of readiness at all times
Education
RN To BSN - BSN
Lehman College
Bronx, NY05-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Queenborough Community College
Bayside, NY05-2025
EMT Certificate -
La Guardia Community College
Queens, NY01.2004
Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Advanced Medical Knowledge
- Compassionate Client Care
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients and families
Licenses & Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN), New York State, License # N02172 - Expires 07/31/2028
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association -Expires 07/2027
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
Mount Sinai Hospital, Transplant Unit
03.2016 - Current
EMT-B (ALS Division, SCTU)
Transcare Ambulance Service
01.2004 - 02.2016
RN To BSN - BSN
Lehman College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Queenborough Community College
EMT Certificate -
La Guardia Community College
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