Summary
Overview
Work History
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Skills
Certification
Languages
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Samaria Palacios

Chicago

Summary

Bilingual Equipment Technician with experience in equipment maintenance, daily inspections, and safety compliance in a hospital environment. Certified in CPR/First Aid and stop the bleed, with expertise in hemorrhage control, tourniquet application, and wound packing. Skilled at collaborating with clinical teams, training staff, maintaining equipment records, and insuring safe, reliable patient care.

Overview

2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Equipment Technician

Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
Palos Heights
03.2026 - Current
  • Collaborated with clinical staff to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues promptly
  • Trained technicians on equipment operation, maintenance procedures and safety standards
  • Maintained accurate repair records and monitor equipment performance
  • Documented maintenance activities and service for regulatory compliance

Stop the Bleed Internship

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Completed specialized training in emergency hemorrhage control
  • Demonstrated use of tourniquets, wound packing, and direct pressure techniques
  • Educated community members on life-saving bleeding control procedures
  • Assisted with community training events emergency preparedness

Student Intern

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital
Chicago
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Responded promptly to patient requests and communicated patient needs to nursing staff
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living while promoting comfort and independence
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment
  • Followed infection control, procedures, HIPAA regulations, and hospital safety guidelines

Education

High School Diploma -

North-Grand High School
4338 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
06-2019

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • preventive maintenance
  • safety compliance
  • equipment inspection
  • Hemorrhage control
  • Stop the Bleed
  • Tourniquet Application
  • Wound packing
  • CPR & First Aid
  • Team collaboration
  • Bilingual (English & Spanish)
  • Patient interaction
  • Documentation & recordkeeping
  • Staff training

Certification

  • Stop the Bleed
  • CPR & First Aid

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Equipment Technician

Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
03.2026 - Current

Stop the Bleed Internship

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2018

Student Intern

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital
06.2017 - 08.2017

High School Diploma -

North-Grand High School
Samaria Palacios