Soraya Dolmo-Gutierrez
440 Daylily Lane
Summary
Compassionate patient care professional with 3 years of hands-on Personal Care Aide experience, including work as a Home Health Aide, Companion Caregiver, Behavioral Health Aide, Patient Sitter/1:1 Observation, and Assisted Living Aide, providing direct patient support in fast-paced care environments. Skilled in activities of daily living (ADLs), patient safety and continuous observation, behavioral support, de-escalation, and collaboration with nursing staff. Experienced in maintaining safe, structured care settings while supporting patients with medical, emotional, and behavioral needs. Reliable, adaptable, and comfortable working night shifts, seeking to transition into a hospital-based Patient Care Technician or Mental Health Technician role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Comfort Keepers
01.2023 - 10.2025
- Monitored health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely intervention.
- Provided direct patient care including bathing, toileting, feeding, repositioning, and mobility assistance
- Monitored patient safety, comfort, and basic condition changes and reported concerns to nursing staff
- Assisted with vital signs, intake/output tracking, and routine care tasks as delegated
- Supported patients with dignity and compassion in high-stress situations
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized patient environment
- Worked collaboratively with nurses and healthcare team members to support patient outcomes.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting care strategies as needed for better results.
Monitor Technician
Metropolitan Hospital Center
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and telemetry data for multiple patients
- Identified and reported abnormal rhythms or changes to nursing staff promptly
- Maintained accurate documentation of monitored data
- Demonstrated strong focus and attention to detail in a clinical setting
- Supported patient safety without direct hands-on care
- Operated and maintained telemetry equipment for accurate data transmission
- Educated patients and families on cardiac monitoring processes to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Trained and supervised new cardiac monitor technicians on best practices and safety measures.
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment after each appointment, changed batteries and checked for malfunctions.
Sports coach
Jeff rouse swim and sports center
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Being a sports coach allowed me to analyze performance, identify areas for improvement, and provide tailored feedback to help athletes reach their full potential.
- I had to continuously stay updated on the latest techniques, strategies, and rules of the sport in order to effectively coach and guide my young athletes.
- In addition to technical knowledge, my role as a sports coach also involves fostering an environment that promotes teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
- I played a vital role in shaping not only the athletic abilities of my team, but also their character and values.
- Communication skills were also essential to me, as I had to interact with my athletes, parents, and fellow coaches.
- I had to be able to effectively convey instructions, provide constructive criticism, and motivate my athletes to push past their limitations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2027
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
- Direct patient care
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Patient safety & fall prevention
- Patient observation & monitoring
- Behavioral support & de-escalation
- Vital signs assistance
- Mobility & transfer assistance
- Infection control & PPE use
- Communication with nursing staff
- Documentation & reporting changes in condition
- Compassionate, patient-centered care
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-stress environments
- Night shift & weekend availability
- Team collaboration
- Reliability and adaptability
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
creole
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PCA
Comfort Keepers
01.2023 - 10.2025
Monitor Technician
Metropolitan Hospital Center
01.2023 - 08.2024
Sports coach
Jeff rouse swim and sports center
06.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Virginia Commonwealth University