Yamilet Cacer Pupo
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 14 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
ARC Dialysis North Dade
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Reduced infection risk by strictly adhering to all infection control protocols and properly disposing of biohazard materials.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Expedited response times for emergencies during hemodialysis sessions by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of emergency procedures and equipment use.
Registered Nurse
Hospital General Vladimir Illich Lenin
02.2008 - 10.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Nurtured strong relationships with community partners such as nephrologists, social workers, and dietitians to ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hemodialysis
Nursing College
Holguin, Cuba06.2012
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
- Catheter Care
- Specimen Collection
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Patient Services
- Emergency Response
- Patient Education
- EKG Interpretation
- Mobility Assistance
- Infection prevention
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Sterilization techniques
- IV Insertion
- High level of autonomy
- Time Management
- CPR Certification
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Vital signs
- Recording vital signs
- Basic Life Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient Care Technician (PCT)
- Responding to emergencies
- Phlebotomy Training
- Supply Restocking
Certification
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
ARC Dialysis North Dade
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hospital General Vladimir Illich Lenin
02.2008 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Hemodialysis
Nursing College
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