Maricela Rochet-Carter
Hampton
Summary
Health care professional focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCT - Patient Care Technician
Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital
Yorktown
04.2025 - Current
- Provide safe and direct care to patients in their assigned work location making appropriate age adjustments as needed.
- Monitor patients' conditions and provide updates to the health care team.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and hygiene.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during the rehabilitation process.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital
Virginia Beach
10.2024 - Current
- role as a CNA centered on supporting the medical team by addressing patient comfort and fundamental needs.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Wayne Memorial Hospital
Jesup
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient activities and personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments at all times.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Appling Health Care System
Baxley
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during recovery.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance caregiving skills.
PCT - Patient Care Technician
HCA Corporate
United States
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Documented patient progress and communicated updates to the care team.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
HCA Corporate
Sun City Center
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Collected blood samples using proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintained sterile environment to prevent contamination during procedures.
Environmental Director
The Home Association
Tampa
03.2012 - 04.2016
- Managed day to day operations of the department; ensured a consistent high level of cleanliness and appearance for patients, visitors and staff.
- Provided direction and management oversight for continuous improvement of the standard EVS operating model within the facility.
- Led all operation coordination for environmental services for multiple sites.
- Provided staff leadership by making sound business decisions in support of the Hospital's vision.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
The Home Association
Tampa
02.2009 - 02.2012
- Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
- Monitored vital signs
- Handled minor wound care
- Made beds
- Communicated patient's condition to the nurse in charge
- Assisted with bathing patients
- Cleaned rooms
Second Shift Supervisor
University Hospitals
Tampa
01.2002 - 12.2010
- Supervised evening staff to ensure smooth operations and adherence to protocols.
- Trained new employees on safety procedures and operational policies.
- Coordinated schedules to optimize workflow and staffing levels during busy shifts.
- Facilitated communication between day and night teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Managed overtime hours within budget guidelines while ensuring completion of critical tasks.
Catering Assistant
The University Community Hospital
Tampa
01.2002 - 12.2010
- Assisted in preparing and serving meals for patients and staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas and kitchen spaces.
- Assisted caterers with food distribution by organizing food products and plating items.
Department Manager
Walmart
Tampa
01.1996 - 12.2002
- Acknowledged customer needs and assisted with purchasing decisions to improve service quality.
- Addressed issues and concerns promptly, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
- Enforced safety standards in shopping environment, safeguarding customers and employees.
Supervisor Housekeeping
Radisson Hotel
01.1993 - 12.1996
- Supervised daily operations of front desk staff, enhancing service quality and guest experience.
- Addressed guest requests, concerns, and issues to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
- Accommodated group needs to ensure high levels of guest satisfaction.
Implemented strategies to maintain optimal service standards and repeat business.
Education
Set Forth - Certified EKG technician
Aguilas Intarnational Madics Institute
Tampa, FL04-2016
Skills
- Patient Care
- Nursing
- Patient Interaction
- Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- Patient monitoring
- Vital Signs
- Telemetry
- Medical terminology
- Critical care expertise
- Infectious disease management
- Medical coding
- Medical Billing
- Basic Equipment Setup
- Microsoft Office
- Management skills
- Geriatric Care
- Medical terminology
- Patient Care
Certification
- Medical billing and coding
- ACLS Certification
- RBT Certification
- ASCP Certification
- EMT-B
- CPR Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- EKG Certification
- CNA
- Certified Cardiographic Technician
- Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician
- BC/BE Medical Technologist
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Driver's License
- Professional Engineer
- Fundamentals of Engineering
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
PCT - Patient Care Technician
Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2025 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital
10.2024 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Wayne Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Appling Health Care System
08.2018 - 11.2021
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
HCA Corporate
09.2017 - 08.2018
PCT - Patient Care Technician
HCA Corporate
04.2016 - 12.2018
Environmental Director
The Home Association
03.2012 - 04.2016
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
The Home Association
02.2009 - 02.2012
Second Shift Supervisor
University Hospitals
01.2002 - 12.2010
Catering Assistant
The University Community Hospital
01.2002 - 12.2010
Department Manager
Walmart
01.1996 - 12.2002
Supervisor Housekeeping
Radisson Hotel
01.1993 - 12.1996
Set Forth - Certified EKG technician
Aguilas Intarnational Madics Institute