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Sylena Thompson Mas-Garcia

St. Petersburg,FL

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated, LPN with hands-on experience as a Patient Support Technician in fast-paced hospital environments. Trained in crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and emergency medical procedures, with a strong commitment to delivering safe, timely, and empathetic care. Proven ability to enhance interdepartmental communication and foster collaborative healthcare delivery. Passionate about creating supportive environments that prioritize patient dignity, satisfaction, and well-being.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Manatee Springs Care & Rehabilitation
Bradenton, Florida
08.2025 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
  • Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.

Patient Support Technician

BayCare Health System - St. Anthony's Hospital
Saint Petersburg, FL
08.2024 - Current
  • Executed delegated patient care tasks supporting nursing duties and daily activities.
  • Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
  • Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
  • Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.

Registrar

BayCare Health System - St. Anthony's Hospital
Saint Petersburg, FL
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Registered patients for diagnostic appointments, surgeries and medical consultations using electronic health record system.
  • Enhanced interdepartmental communication to streamline data sharing.
  • Informed patients of their rights and responsibilities regarding healthcare services.
  • Ensured that all required paperwork was completed prior to patient discharge from the ER.

Private Caregiver

Private Individual
Saint Petersburg, FL
07.2015 - 09.2020
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, family members and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
  • Administered prescribed medications according to physician instructions and monitored for adverse reactions.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.

Education

30 Hour - Florida LPN IV Therapy Course

Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare, INC.
Jacksonville, FL
07-2025

Associate of Arts - Licensed Practical Nursing

Pinellas Technical College
Clearwater, FL
04-2025

Emergency Medical Technician

Pinellas Technical College
St. Petersburg, FL
05-2023

Certified Nursing Assistant Course Completion

CNA Training Academy
Clearwater, FL
12-2012

Allied Health Core

Pinellas Technical College
St. Petersburg, FL
05-2006

Skills

  • Florida LPN Therapy Certification
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Emergency response
  • Electronic health records
  • Patient advocacy
  • Team collaboration
  • Strong Deadline Adherence
  • Flexible Problem-Solver
  • Patient Support Technician (PST)
  • Phlebotomy
  • Crisis intervention
  • Emergency medical procedures
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • CPR/AED Proficiency
  • Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
  • Suicide prevention
  • Hospice and palliative care

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Manatee Springs Care & Rehabilitation
08.2025 - Current

Patient Support Technician

BayCare Health System - St. Anthony's Hospital
08.2024 - Current

Registrar

BayCare Health System - St. Anthony's Hospital
08.2023 - 08.2024

Private Caregiver

Private Individual
07.2015 - 09.2020

30 Hour - Florida LPN IV Therapy Course

Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare, INC.

Associate of Arts - Licensed Practical Nursing

Pinellas Technical College

Emergency Medical Technician

Pinellas Technical College

Certified Nursing Assistant Course Completion

CNA Training Academy

Allied Health Core

Pinellas Technical College

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