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, TX06.2015
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
sp
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