Tracey Romero
Converse,TX
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Main Methodist Hospital, specializing in vital signs monitoring and patient documentation. Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience in both hospital and long-term care environments. Strengths include providing empathetic patient support, conducting vital sign measurements, and assisting with daily living activities. Have consistently received positive feedback from patients and healthcare team members for commitment to high-quality patient-centered care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCT (Patient Care Tech) Medical Surgical ICU
Main Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
04.2022 - Current
- On a medical surgical ICU, I primarily assist the nursing staff by performing basic patient care tasks like hygiene needs (bathing, oral care), monitoring patient status, collecting specimens, and taking to lab for the nurses, changing bathing, and helping with mobility, all under the supervision of registered nurses, while ensuring the comfort and safety of critically ill patients in the unit.
- Assisting nurse with patient bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, and changing bed linens.
- Helping the nurse with patient repositioning in bed, ambulating with assistive devices, and transfers to chairs.
- Collecting blood, urine, and other bodily fluids for laboratory testing as directed.
- Changing surgical dressings and monitoring wound sites.
- Observing patients for changes in condition and reporting any abnormalities to the nurse.
PCT (Patient Care Technician) Neuro Tele
Main Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted with basic patient care tasks like vital signs monitoring, hygiene assistance, feeding, mobility support, and basic neurological checks, while closely observing patients for any changes in neurological status and alerting a registered nurse to any concerns, all while ensuring the safety of patients with neurological conditions like stroke, Parkinson's disease, or spinal cord injuries.
- Documenting patients' observations and care provided in the medical records.
- Communicating with the nursing staff regarding patient needs and changes in conditions.
- Taking vitals signs (temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, respirations)
- Assisting with personal hygiene (bathing, oral care, grooming)
- Helping with dressing and undressing
- Providing meals and fluids
- Assisting with toileting needs
- Performing range of motion exercises
- Observing for changes in (LOC)
- Reporting any changes in neurological status to the nurse immediately
- Ensuring patient safety by following specific protocols for neurological conditions
UC (Secretary/Unit Clerk)
Main Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
08.2019 - Current
- Optimized clinic operations by managing patient flow and handling overflow situations.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated demographics in Centricity.
- Acted as ambassador for unit, supporting patient-centric care and enhancing experiences.
- Greeted patients upon arrival to foster a welcoming environment.
- Guided families of lost patients to appropriate locations within facility.
- Resolved patient or family concerns, escalating unresolved issues to charge nurse.
- Acquired extensive knowledge of safety protocols and equipment usage while ensuring excellent service.
- Streamlined administrative processes through efficient document scanning and record management.
Education
Diploma -
Monte Vista High School
CO05.2009
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Infection control
- Specimen collection
- Wound care
- Team collaboration
Certification
• BLS, American Heart Association, 2025
• CPT, Phlebotomy Certification, 2025
• CPT, Phlebotomy Certification, 2025
References
- Susana Fernandez, Registered nurse 6 Medicine/Rehab Horizon tower, University Hospital, 4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX, 78229, (830) 261-0230, susana.femandez@uhtx.com
- Audrey Laury, Registered nurse University Hospital Starts Float Pool, University Hospital, 4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX, 78229, (210) 518-5401, audreynmunoz1707@yahoo.com
Timeline
PCT (Patient Care Tech) Medical Surgical ICU
Main Methodist Hospital
04.2022 - Current
PCT (Patient Care Technician) Neuro Tele
Main Methodist Hospital
08.2020 - Current
UC (Secretary/Unit Clerk)
Main Methodist Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Diploma -
Monte Vista High School