ZORAYA PALUGE
7725 Felspar Dr,CO
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with experience at Hudson Valley Hospital, skilled in phlebotomy and vital signs monitoring. Recognized for delivering compassionate care and effectively responding to emergencies. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while maintaining strict infection control standards. Committed to fostering positive patient relationships and supporting healthcare teams.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician / Phlebotomist Emergency Room
Hudson Valley Hospital
07.2008 - 10.2018
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
- Supported patient mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
Teacher's Assistant
RJ Bailey
09.1997 - 06.2007
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom resources.
- Supported students with learning activities to enhance engagement and understanding.
- Observed classroom dynamics to provide feedback on student interactions and behavior.
- Organized classroom supplies and maintained a clean, organized learning environment.
- Implemented lesson plans under teacher guidance to reinforce learning objectives.
- Collaborated with educators to develop strategies for individualized student support.
- Monitored student progress during activities, providing assistance as needed.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss student needs and program improvements.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and areas for growth, ultimately contributing to improved home-school partnerships.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
Education
Associate of Science - Fully Trained in CPR
Fordham University
Bronx, NYSkills
Vital signs monitoring
CPR certification
Patient observation
Blood glucose testing
Infection control standards
Catheter care
Specimen collection
Phlebotomy techniques
Infection control
Professional bedside manner
Emergency response
EKG interpretation
Infection prevention
Medical equipment operation
Emotional support
IV insertion
Wound care
Qualified in patient transport
Active listening
Compassionate care
End-of-life care
Restocking supplies
Bed preparation
Certified in CPR/AED
Vital signs
Calm under stress
Attention to detail
Medical terminology knowledge
Responding to emergencies
CNA certification
Phlebotomy training
Room cleaning and restocking
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Technician / Phlebotomist Emergency Room
Hudson Valley Hospital
07.2008 - 10.2018
Teacher's Assistant
RJ Bailey
09.1997 - 06.2007
Associate of Science - Fully Trained in CPR
Fordham University