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Samuel Lasco

Houston,TX

Summary

Hardworking professional bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Memorial Hermann Greater Heights
08.2020 - Current
  • Obtained accurate vital signs and communicated changes in status to the care team
  • Performed collection of laboratory specimens, including blood, stool, and urine
  • Assisted care team with bedside procedures
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as toileting, feeding, and bathing
  • Documented all performed interventions and activities
  • Promoted patient welfare by providing a clean and safe environment
  • Provided emotional support for both patients and family members
  • Trained and oriented new employees

Ambulance Driver

Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Tacoma, USA
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Maintained and accounted for two Field Litter Ambulances, complete with ground ambulance set and aid bag, totaling $200,000
  • Ensured that all equipment was fully functional; reordered any equipment that was damaged or expended
  • Selected as a squad leader ahead of peers
  • Provided mentoring and leadership to four junior soldiers
  • Conducted medical training to familiarize junior soldiers with current medical standards
  • Tacoma, Washington

Dermatology Technician

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
Landstuhl, Germany
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Developed proficiency in a variety of procedures, including: punch, shave, and excisional biopsies, laser hair removal, tattoo removal, Ultra-violet light therapy, suturing, administering local anesthesia, steroid treatments, allergy patch testing, and iontophoresis
  • Stocked, inventoried, and ordered medical supplies
  • Assisted or performed over 500 various medical procedures
  • Cross trained on front desk operations to compensate for lack of personnel
  • Trained 2 new technicians in all clinical procedures
  • Provided patient education and biopsy results
  • Landstuhl, Germany

Gastroenterology Technician

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
Landstuhl, Germany
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Aided in endoscopy techniques including: Manual abdominal pressure, oral suction, biopsies, and deploying different endoscopic ligation devices
  • Prepared patients for procedures, attained vital signs and started intravenous line
  • Reprocessed scopes in accordance with clinic procedures
  • Reset and restocked the procedure room after each case
  • Facilitated a class to educate patients at average risk for colon cancer
  • Topics included an overview of colon cancer, importance of preventative measures, relevant medications, alternative procedures, how to prep for the procedure, as well as obtaining an educated answer for any questions of concerns

Education

Exercise Science -

University of Houston
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
01-2021

Associate of Science -

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
05-2020

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • High level of autonomy
  • Willingness to learn
  • Heavy lifting
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Empathy and understanding
  • Patient-focused care

Accomplishments

  • Eagle Scout 2011
  • 6 time ROSE Award nominee
  • 2021 3N IMU/CCU Employee of the Year

Certification

  • United States Army Healthcare Specialist 2013-2018
  • Basic Life Support, 2025

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Memorial Hermann Greater Heights
08.2020 - Current

Ambulance Driver

Joint Base Lewis-McChord
01.2015 - 01.2017

Dermatology Technician

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2015

Gastroenterology Technician

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2014

Exercise Science -

University of Houston

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate of Science -

Houston Community College

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