Tyler Patron
Long Beach
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Long Beach Memorial Care Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and crisis management. Proven ability to educate patients and implement care plans effectively. Recognized for adaptability and teamwork, delivering exceptional care in high-pressure environments, including disaster response efforts in Puerto Rico.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Specialist/Lab Assistant
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
West Hollywood
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks, and urinalysis on adult patients
- Centrifuged samples, labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
- Facilitated patient education, ensuring they have a thorough understanding of their diagnoses and treatment plans
Contract Registered Nurse
Long Beach Memorial Care Hospital
Long Beach
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on process and procedures
- MedSurg 2 months, 4 months ICU, 16 months ED with 2 Daisy Awards
Assistant Director
New York Center for Interpersonal Development
New York
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Began as a child psychology intern to evaluate children in low socioeconomic areas. Then became certified as an interim teacher, which quickly progressed to assistant director
- My research and impact throughout Brooklym and the Bronx led me to my position at P.S. 861 in Staten Island
Natural Disaster Nurse
Habitat for Humanity/American Federation of Teacher
Yabucoa
02.2018 - 06.2018
- After Hurricane Maria and Irma, went with HH and AFT to conduct pop up schools in PR
- Transitioned from the education tents to the health tents, where I received my Internationally Educated Nursing License (IENL)
- Treated patients with severe pneumonia, Zika, Cholera, and West Nile
Education
A.A - Psychology
Merced College
05-2017
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Specimen handling
- Order of draw
- Care plan assessment
- HIPAA compliance
- IV insertion
- Medication administration
- Adaptable
- Crisis management
- Team player
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Tech I - California Dept of Public Health
- Phlebotomy Technician - National Healthcare Association
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
- First Aid - National CPR Foundation
- Management of Assaultive Behavior - SureFireCPR
Timeline
Patient Care Specialist/Lab Assistant
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
10.2023 - 02.2024
Contract Registered Nurse
Long Beach Memorial Care Hospital
12.2021 - 10.2023
Natural Disaster Nurse
Habitat for Humanity/American Federation of Teacher
02.2018 - 06.2018
Assistant Director
New York Center for Interpersonal Development
07.2017 - 08.2018
A.A - Psychology
Merced College
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