Quinn Arguello-Polzkill
Denver
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Valley Hope of Parker
Parker, CO
10.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in a residential addiction treatment environment
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) to support recovery and stability
- Monitored vital signs and observed withdrawal symptoms, reporting changes to nursing staff
- Documented patient behaviors, progress, and treatment activities accurately and promptly
- Supported patients during withdrawal and behavioral crises, following safety and de-escalation protocols
- Collaborated with nursing and clinical teams to implement individualized recovery-focused treatment plans
- Maintained a safe, structured, and sanitary environment in compliance with infection control standards
- Collected urine samples for drug screening and performed basic testing as assigned
- Ensured strict confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Fostered positive interactions with patients, ensuring emotional support while strictly adhering to professional boundaries.
Behavioral Health Technician
Denver Springs
Englewood, CO
01.2024 - 03.2026
- Participated in multi-skilled activities, supporting patient-centered approach to achieving desired outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate coordination of care delivery.
- Maintained chart and filed paperwork, facilitating clerical functions.
- Maintained sensitivity and awareness of cultural and religious diversity when addressing patients, visitors, and coworkers.
- Ensured proper infection control practices were followed at all times.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout assigned unit and area checking on each resident's needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Reported changes in patient condition immediately to the nurse supervisor or charge nurse.
- Monitored nutrition intake levels ensuring that all meals were eaten within prescribed time frames.
- Transferred, admitted, and discharged patients, complying with principles of safe patient handling.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO, US04-2027
High School Diploma -
Bear Creek High School
Lakewood, CO05-2020
Skills
- Basic life support
- Written and verbal communication
- Patient monitoring
- ADL support
- Vital sign monitoring and documentation
- Specimen collection
- De-escalation techniques
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Patient communication
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention, 2025
- American Red Cross Basic Life Support, 2025
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Valley Hope of Parker
10.2025 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Denver Springs
01.2024 - 03.2026
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
University of Colorado Denver
High School Diploma -
Bear Creek High School