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Rufino Garcia

Tulare,Ca

Summary

Healthcare specialist with a robust history at Quail Park Shannon Ranch, excelling in patient assessment and care management. Achieved increased team efficiency through strategic communication and rigorous regulatory compliance. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and detailed medical documentation, committed to delivering outstanding care in dynamic healthcare environments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Med Tech /Patient Care Technician

Quail Park Shannon Ranch
Visalia, CA
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Supported healthcare teams in consistently delivering timely and quality care according to company standards.
  • Administered medications under physician direction following standard operating procedures.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lindsay Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation
Lindsay, CA
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.

Assistant Lead Specialist

Curative Medical
Tulare, CA
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff members as required.
  • Provided administrative support to the Lead including filing, data entry, and scheduling meetings.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions with the Lead team to develop innovative ideas for product development.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations at all times.

Correctional Officer

Corcoran State Prison
Corcoran, CA
10.2005 - 01.2020
  • Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
  • Facilitated communication between inmates and facility staff, including relaying requests and grievances.
  • Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
  • Responded to emergencies and incidents, such as fights or attempted escapes, using appropriate restraint techniques.

Emergency Medical Technician

American Medical Responses AMR
Riverside, CA
02.2000 - 01.2010
  • Collaborated with medical personnel to quickly treat and transport patients.
  • Documented patient assessment findings in accordance with established protocols.
  • Adhered strictly to safety regulations set forth by local governing bodies.
  • Assessed scene upon arrival for possible hazards or dangerous situations.

Education

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant

College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA
05-2025

Associate of Arts - Arts Education

Riverside City College
Riverside, CA
06-2005

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical documentation
  • Patient care
  • Healthcare teamwork
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication

Affiliations

  • exercising
  • meditation
  • riding my motorcycle
  • volunteering in the community

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Certification

  • EMT certification

Accomplishments

  • Physical Therapy Class President

Timeline

Med Tech /Patient Care Technician

Quail Park Shannon Ranch
01.2024 - 08.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lindsay Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2022 - 05.2023

Assistant Lead Specialist

Curative Medical
02.2021 - 05.2021

Correctional Officer

Corcoran State Prison
10.2005 - 01.2020

Emergency Medical Technician

American Medical Responses AMR
02.2000 - 01.2010

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant

College of The Sequoias

Associate of Arts - Arts Education

Riverside City College
Rufino Garcia