Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Samantha Alonzo

Penitas,TX

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department

South Texas Health System
07.2021 - Current
  • 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.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximize positive outcomes.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.

Patient Care Technician

South Texas Health System
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • 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.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • 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.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.

Junior Volunteer

South Texas Health System
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Restocked supplies and filed paperwork to satisfy department leadership requests.
  • Assessed patient room and care environment to optimize patient comfort by keeping areas free of clutter.
  • Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
  • Adhered to policies and procedures to promote hospital mission and vision.
  • Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.

Education

Certificate - Patient Care Assistant

South Texas College
McAllen, Tx.
08.2020

Associate of Science - Biology

South Texas College
McAllen, Tx.
06.2019

Associate of Arts - Music

South Texas College
McAllen, Tx.
06.2018

High School Diploma -

La Joya High School
La Joya, TX
06.2015

Skills

  • Admissions Support
  • Specimen Transportation
  • Patient Admission
  • Performing EKGs
  • Patient Rounds
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Assisting with Daily Living
  • Nursing Staff Support
  • Patient Care and Monitoring
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Computer Literacy
  • Patient Relations
  • Taking Vital Signs
  • Patient Service
  • Medical Triage
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care

Certification


  • CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
  • CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant
  • CET- Certified Electrocardiograph Technician
  • CPT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
  • Mental Health First Aid Training - effective on 06/28/2023 (Certificate expires 3 years from effective date)
  • Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program- American Heart Association - Issued 04/13/2022 (Renew by 04/2024)


Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
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Timeline

Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department

South Texas Health System
07.2021 - Current

Patient Care Technician

South Texas Health System
12.2020 - 06.2021

Junior Volunteer

South Texas Health System
06.2019 - 01.2020

Certificate - Patient Care Assistant

South Texas College

Associate of Science - Biology

South Texas College

Associate of Arts - Music

South Texas College

High School Diploma -

La Joya High School
Samantha Alonzo