Lucero Valdez
Roach
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician and Licensed Practice Nurse, adept in emergency response and health promotion strategies, significantly enhanced patient care at Endeavor Health Edward Hospital. Bilingual with proficiency in phlebotomy and BLS certification, demonstrated exceptional team collaboration and adaptability, leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced wait times.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Endeavor Health Edward Hospital
05.2019 - Current
- Utilized advanced technical skills to operate specialized equipment such as EKG machines, glucose monitors, and oxygen therapy devices.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations, fostering trust and positive relationships.
- Facilitated rapid response to critical events in the Emergency Department by remaining alert, prepared, and engaged throughout each shift.
- Demonstrated adaptability under pressure while working in a high-stress environment with unpredictable situations arising throughout each shift.
- Assisted nursing staff in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and updating electronic medical records.
- Increased accuracy in documentation by maintaining thorough patient records reflecting interventions provided and outcomes observed.
- Conducted hourly rounding on assigned patients for consistent assessment of well-being or changes in condition requiring intervention or escalation to nursing staff.
- Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently triaging cases and assigning appropriate resources based on urgency.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
License Practice Nurse
Elite Home Health Care
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery methods.
- Utilized electronic health records systems effectively for accurate data entry, retrieval, and communication among healthcare team members.
- Educated patients about prescribed medications'' proper use and potential side effects for increased adherence rates and safety measures taken into account..
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Joliet Junior College
05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL08-2025
Skills
- CNA since 2010
- Health promotion strategies
- Team collaboration
- Infection control measures
- Vaccination schedules
- CPR/AED
- Immunization administration
- Emergency response readiness
- Wound care expertise
- Phlebotomy proficiency
- Medication and IV administration
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
License Practice Nurse
Elite Home Health Care
08.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Endeavor Health Edward Hospital
05.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. Francis
Similar Profiles
Rachel BolesRachel Boles
Respiratory Therapist Assistant at Endeavor Health Edward HospitalRespiratory Therapist Assistant at Endeavor Health Edward Hospital
Kathryn PenceKathryn Pence
Clinical Educator: Interventional Suites- Cardiac Catheterization Lab & Pre/Post-Op Holding Department at Endeavor Health/ Edward- Elmhurst HealthClinical Educator: Interventional Suites- Cardiac Catheterization Lab & Pre/Post-Op Holding Department at Endeavor Health/ Edward- Elmhurst Health
Christina DeacyChristina Deacy
Registered Nurse at Endeavor Edward HospitalRegistered Nurse at Endeavor Edward Hospital
BOBBI HARPBOBBI HARP
Due Diligence Underwriter at Consolidated AnalyticsDue Diligence Underwriter at Consolidated Analytics
Tiffany VaughanTiffany Vaughan
Technician at Mid Atlantic Eye PhysiciansTechnician at Mid Atlantic Eye Physicians