Selena Morales, RN
Frisco,TX
Summary
To obtain a position utilizing present skills and/or knowledge, to support growth and development of a progressive organization that acknowledges the value of its work force as a key ingredient to long-term success. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized, prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment to keep patients safe.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Children's Health Center, PICU & Clinical Resource
07.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in rapid admissions, Rapid responses, and code blues.
- Assisted in PICU as a tech in procedures such as central lines, chest tubes, catheter insertions and lumbar punctures while remaining sterile.
- Assisted float pool staffing throughout the hospital when needed
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Patient Care Technician
Methodist Dallas Medical Center Neuro Intensive Critical Care
04.2020 - 06.2022
- Measures patient vital signs, glucose, charting, monitors for changes
- Admits patient, discharge, transport
- 1-1 patient care, grooming, feeding, standards of fall risk precautions
- Ambulates patients, assists in critical care
- Familiarizes with EVD, strict bed rest, intubated, tracheostomy patients
- Prioritizes patients by report and any changes on status for the patient
- Presents correct PPE, Isolation precautions
- Stocking medical supplies.
Patient Care Technician
JPS Health Network
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Measures patient vital signs, glucose, flowcharts and monitor for changes
- Arranges patient charts assisting grooming and personal hygiene
- Follow up with nurses on status of patients
- Assisting in examination.
Medical Coordinator
Allergy Partners
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Receives calls from patients, schedules appointments, verifies insurance
- Translates for Spanish speaking patients
- Verifies allergic reaction along with current dosage
- Receives referrals, incoming and outgoing phone-calls
- Assists LVN with verifying dosage for patients.
Dental Coordinator
Pediatric Pro Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Receives calls from patients, schedules and consults appointments
- Offered specialists that can perform treatments other general dentist can’t for children ranging ages from 6months-19 years old
- Refer out to Endodontics and Oral Surgeons
- Verifying insurances and making Provider changes
- Performing Consultations for patients in need for braces
- Performing tasks in sanitizing instruments and performing X-rays such as Panoramic/Cephalic
- Marketing to other Dental Offices.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Navarro College
Waxahachie, TX05.2024
General Studies (Associates in Science) -
Richland College
Dallas, TX01.2016
High School Diploma -
South Garland High School
Garland, TX06.2013
Skills
- BLS Certified
- Emergency Response
- Sterilization Techniques
- Specimen Collection
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- ADL Support
- Patient Observation
- Culturally-Competent Care
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Infection Control Standards
- High Level of Autonomy
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- First Aid Certification
- Prioritization
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Children's Health Center, PICU & Clinical Resource
07.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Methodist Dallas Medical Center Neuro Intensive Critical Care
04.2020 - 06.2022
Patient Care Technician
JPS Health Network
06.2019 - 03.2020
Medical Coordinator
Allergy Partners
01.2018 - 11.2018
Dental Coordinator
Pediatric Pro Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics
01.2017 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Navarro College
General Studies (Associates in Science) -
Richland College
High School Diploma -
South Garland High School
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