Healthcare professional with strong foundation in patient care and medical support. Adept at handling patient needs, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring clean and safe environment. Known for reliability, adaptability, and commitment to achieving positive patient outcomes. BLS EMR, CLS, CERT, Exceptional organizational, and communication skills: 12 years active duty military experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Nursing Assistant
Southern California Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2025
Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
Contributed to the overall success of the medical-surgical unit by participating in quality improvement initiatives and staff meetings.
Optimized patient mobility by assisting them with ambulation exercises or transferring them from beds to chairs when necessary.
Assisted nurses with wound care and dressing changes to promote proper healing and prevent infections.
Contributed to efficient unit operations by stocking supplies, updating charts, and organizing patient rooms.
Maintained a safe environment for patients through diligent attention to cleanliness, infection control protocols, and equipment maintenance.
Facilitated seamless transitions between different levels of care by coordinating with specialty units such as ICU or rehabilitation facilities on behalf of patients requiring transfers or additional services.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Dispatch/driving associate
Wing Foot Express
09.2018 - 03.2020
Ensured all drivers had proper supplies and equipment
Main contact for drivers and guaranteed timely delivery
Motor transport/ Infantryman
United States Army
04.2007 - 05.2016
Motor transporter
Maintained and delivered heavy equipment, supplies and troops throughout the instillation
Team leader on a weapons team
Given the responsibility of 2-3 soldiers
Inventoried equipment and ensured it was in proper working order
Ensure all soldiers have proper certifications and educated staff on needs of the team
Education
Certificate - Pharmacy Technician
American Career College
CA
01-2025
AA -
Fire Technology
Oxnard, CA
01.2021
COA -
Fire Technology
Oxnard, CA
01.2021
Skills
Patient care
Patient feeding
Basic life support
Direct patient care
Certification
CPR/AED Certification
Licensed Pharmacy Technician - State Boards of Pharmacy.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Surgical Nursing Assistant
Southern California Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2025
Dispatch/driving associate
Wing Foot Express
09.2018 - 03.2020
Motor transport/ Infantryman
United States Army
04.2007 - 05.2016
COA -
Fire Technology
Certificate - Pharmacy Technician
American Career College
AA -
Fire Technology
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