Patient Care Technician

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PALOMA TAPIA

Patient Care Technician

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Patient Care Technician with 2 years of experience in ICU and emergency care settings, adept at phlebotomy and infection

control. Demonstrates a visionary approach to enhancing patient care through innovative specimen collection processes and

rigorous hygiene protocols. Bilingual in English and Spanish, currently advancing clinical skills with a CNA-Phlebotomy

certification, aiming to transition into a registered nursing role.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

SKILLS

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN 2023 - Present

Prospect Medical Holdings Norwalk, CA

Perform blood draws and manage specimens, ensuring CPT-1 compliance.

Provide compassionate care in ICU, Med/Surg-Tele, and ER settings.

Assist with patient daily activities, enhancing comfort and mobility.

Support clinical procedures and maintain accurate charting.

Ensure hygiene and infection control, fostering patient trust.

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Provided empathetic support to patients and families, fostering trust and

comfort during critical care situations.

¢ Streamlined specimen collection processes, ensuring compliance with CPT-

1 standards and enhancing lab turnaround times.

¢ Assisted healthcare teams in clinical procedures, improving workflow

efficiency and patient safety through effective communication.

¢ Maintained rigorous hygiene protocols and infection control measures,

contributing to a safer environment for patients and staff.

¢ Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes promptly, enabling

timely interventions and improving overall patient outcomes.

¢ Provided compassionate care in ICU, Med/Surg-Tele, and ER settings,

enhancing patient comfort and trust during critical moments.

EDUCATION

TECHNICAL DEGREE Jun 2025 - Sep 2025

Healthcare Career College Paramount

Graduated with a CNA Certification and Phlebotomy

COURSES

CPT-1 (CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN) Present

Certification Programs

CPR & BLS CERTIFICATION 2025 - Present

Certification Programs

CNA Present

Certification Programs

Patient Care (Expert), Phlebotomy (Expert),

Blood Collection (Expert),

ICU Support (Expert),

Emergency Care (Expert),

Infection Control (Expert),

Vital Signs (Expert),

Medical Terminology (Expert),

EHR (Expert), Team Collaboration (Expert),

Spanish (Expert), English (Expert),

Nutrition (Expert), Anatomy (Expert),

Physiology (Expert),

Patient Advocacy (Expert),

Clinical Documentation (Expert),

Therapeutic Communication (Expert),

Quality Assurance (Expert),

Basic Life Support (Expert),

Patient Education (Expert),

Critical Thinking (Expert),

Emotional Support (Expert),

Patient Safety (Expert),

Team Leadership (Expert).

LANGUAGES

English (Highly proficient),

Spanish (Highly proficient).

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