Crystal Barahona

Dedicated healthcare professional with 4+ years as a dialysis technician and PACU experience, skilled in patient monitoring, clinical procedures, and compassionate bedside care. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered support while pursuing nursing licensure.

Patient Care Technician - University Hospital - 550 University Blvd, Indianapolis In

(2022-07 - 2023-05)

Working as a patient care technician in PACU post anesthesia care unit, job duties were to assist the nurses with things such as...

• Monitored vital signs, EKG signals, and patient condition in a fast-paced PACU environment to ensure post-operative safety
• Assisted nursing staff with treatments, bandage changes, specimen collection, and patient hygiene across multiple bays
• Delivered empathetic emotional support to patients and families, maintaining professional standards and high satisfaction

Patient Care Tech - Fresenius Kidney Care - Indianapolis Indiana

(2017-08 - 2022-03)

My biggest attribute is being very empathetic, I truly care for others

• Managed full dialysis workflow for 4+ years: assembled equipment, administered heparin, drew labs, and adjusted blood/fluid rates
• Monitored and recorded patient vitals before and after treatment, responded to alarms, and escalated emergencies to clinical staff
• Educated patients on dialysis procedures, maintained accurate database records, and sanitized equipment to infection-control standards

Assistant / Office Management - No Days Off Painting LLC - Indianapolis In

(2019-01 - Present)

• Managed scheduling, customer communications, payroll, and administrative operations for a growing painting business since 2019
• Handled all inbound calls and coordinated free estimates, ensuring seamless client experience and team workflow
• Provided comprehensive office management and administrative support, contributing to consistent business operations

HSE - northwest Highschool (2018-11 - 2019-06)