Valerie Verdugo
Coachella ,CA
Summary
Motivated medical professional with eleven+ years in hospital practice. Offers eight years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens, and preparing accurate documentation. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Eisenhower Health
02.2016 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Supported needs of 6+ residents under long-term care.
Patient Transporter
Eisenhower Health
03.2013 - 02.2016
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms, and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
- Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
- Managed approximately 30 phone calls a day.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
San Joaquin Valley College
34275 Monterey Ave, Rancho Mirage, CA 9227010.2024
High School Diploma -
Coachella Valley High School
83800 Airport Blvd, Thermal, CA 9227406.2012
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Companionship and emotional support
- Infection control standards
- Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)
- Supply Restocking
- Medical Terminology
Additional Information
References
Tina Gerth, MSN } Previous Manager (414) 507- 3907
Brittany Lyon, ACNP } Coworker (631) 327- 8720
Sam Torres } Friend (760) 625- 2802
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Eisenhower Health
02.2016 - Current
Patient Transporter
Eisenhower Health
03.2013 - 02.2016
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
San Joaquin Valley College
High School Diploma -
Coachella Valley High School
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