Sophia Ornela Becerra
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Patient Care Technician providing direct support in hospital settings with a focus on vital signs monitoring, ADL assistance, patient transport, and infection control. Maintains clean, safe care areas, documents patient information in electronic health records, and supports nurses with rounds, specimen checks, and daily patient needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe environment to enhance patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Followed licensed nurses' directions to administer medications and treatments.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and supported those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Monitored vital signs, weight, and intake/outtake to ensure patient stability.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Cashier
St Vincent De Paul Society Thrift Stores
04.2017 - 07.2022
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
Cashier
Target
11.2014 - 03.2016
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Demonstrated product features, answered questions and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.
Receptionist
Long Beach Yacht Club
09.2006 - 03.2010
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
- Maintained and scheduled dock and event reservations
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
American Career College
4021 Rosewood Ave, Los Angeles, CA 9000409-2025
Patient Care Assistant - Health Care
Long Beach Memorial PCA Program
2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 9080602-2022
CNA-License - Certified Nurse Assistant
Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School
15711 Pioneer Blvd, Norwalk, CA 9065002-2019
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson Highschool
Long Beach, CA05-2005
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vitals documentation
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection control
- Infection prevention
- Infection management
- Wound care
- Catheter care
- Specimen collection
- Health monitoring
- ADL support
- Mobility assistance
- Patient support
- Patient education
- End-of-life care
- Emergency response
- CPR certification
- PALS certification
- Hygiene management
- Epic charting
- Time management
- PALS certification
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Home Health Aide Certification (HHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice or state-specific agencies.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Cashier
St Vincent De Paul Society Thrift Stores
04.2017 - 07.2022
Cashier
Target
11.2014 - 03.2016
Receptionist
Long Beach Yacht Club
09.2006 - 03.2010
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
American Career College
Patient Care Assistant - Health Care
Long Beach Memorial PCA Program
CNA-License - Certified Nurse Assistant
Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson Highschool