Veronica Castillo Cruz
Leadville,CO
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional specializing in patient care with a proven track record in fast-paced environments. Demonstrates proficiency in vital signs monitoring, medication administration, and patient hygiene assistance. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support. Aiming to enhance patient outcomes through dedicated care and clinical excellence. Motivated AEMT student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Heart Of The Rockies Medical Center
Salida, CO
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
Patient Care Technician
Vail Health Hospital
Edwards, CO
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
Frisco , CO
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Reported any abnormal results or trends to supervisor or laboratory manager.
- Utilized aseptic techniques to prevent infection and cross-contamination during blood collection.
- Handled special collection procedures, including therapeutic phlebotomy and drug testing.
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
- Input medical and insurance information into database for inclusion in patient records.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Entered patient information and test orders into computer systems accurately.
Medical Assistant
Summit Cardiology The Heart of Excellence in Cardiology Seattle Washington
Frisco, CO
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Conducted EKGs, and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Placed holter monitors
Patient Care Technician
St. Vincent's Hospital
Leadville, CO
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized
- Started IV's
- Worked with Nurses,DR's and EMS personnel
- Transferred patients to different locations in the hospital.
- Walking patients.
Education
IV Therapy - Intravenous Therapy
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO06-2024
EMT-B - Emergency Medicine
Colorado Mountain College
Salida, CO01-2020
High School Diploma -
Lake County High School
Leadville, CO05-2019
Basic EKG Interpretation -
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, COAdvanced Emergency Medical Technician -
Colorado Mountain College
Breckenridge, COSkills
- Patient transport
- Patient monitoring
- Aseptic techniques
- Vital signs assessment
- Wound care
- Specimen collection
- Record keeping
- Supply restocking
- Housekeeping standards
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Safety protocols
- Time management
- Oxygen therapy
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Blood glucose testing
- Emergency response
- EMR / EHR
- EKG’s
- IV therapy administration
Accomplishments
- National Honor Society
- Deans list
Certification
- EMT-B
- Intravenous Therapy
- Basic EKG interpretation
- Phlebotomy
- Pharmacy Technician
- EVOC Emergency Vehicle Training
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Heart Of The Rockies Medical Center
08.2024 - 01.2025
Patient Care Technician
Vail Health Hospital
06.2023 - 03.2024
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
05.2022 - 11.2022
Medical Assistant
Summit Cardiology The Heart of Excellence in Cardiology Seattle Washington
10.2021 - 04.2022
Patient Care Technician
St. Vincent's Hospital
01.2020 - 07.2020
IV Therapy - Intravenous Therapy
Colorado Mountain College
EMT-B - Emergency Medicine
Colorado Mountain College
High School Diploma -
Lake County High School
Basic EKG Interpretation -
Colorado Mountain College
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician -
Colorado Mountain College
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