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REGINA SINGLETON
110 PARK WAY DR,GA
Summary
Passionate Emergency Department Technician possessing expert knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment operations. Offering 12-year background providing assistance in routine patient care and administrative support activities in emergency department. Trustworthy and responsible professional comfortable working in fast-paced environment and adapting quickly to changes.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
ER Technician/Surgical Technologist
01.2022 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
- Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Surgical Technologist
07.2021 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
Grady Memorial Hospital
Surgical Technologist
09.2019 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies
North Florida Medical Centers
ER Technician/OR Patient Care Technician
02.2009 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Assisted in preparation and maintenance of patient charts, documenting all care given.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
- Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments.
Usn Nursing
EKG Technician
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
- Educated patients on testing and preparation steps prior to procedure.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Provided instruction on Holter monitor and connected patient to analyzer.
- Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results.
- Monitored patient activity during stress test to record data.
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
Education
Florida Gateway CollegeLake City, FL
Associate of Science from Nursing Education
06.2010
Columbia High SchoolLake City, FL
GED
06.1983
Skills
- Patient Registration
- Patient Transport
- Sanitizing Procedures
- Orthopedic Splint Application
- Phlebotomy Procedures
- Collecting Medical Samples
- Airway Management
- Patient Health Education
- Regulatory Compliance
- Orthopedic Fitting
- Wound Care
- 12-Lead EKG Monitoring
- Phlebotomy
- Patient Admissions
- CPR
- Medical Terminology
- Basic Patient Care
- Technical Support
- Aseptic Techniques
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Transportation Coordination
- Information Documentation
- Measuring and Monitoring Vitals
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Surgical Technician
- EKG TECH
- PHLEBOTOMIST
Availability
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Timeline
ER Technician/Surgical Technologist
U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
01.2022 - 11.2023
Surgical Technologist
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
07.2021 - 04.2023
EKG Technician
Usn Nursing
08.2020 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Grady Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 11.2022
ER Technician/OR Patient Care Technician
North Florida Medical Centers
02.2009 - 03.2022
Florida Gateway College
Associate of Science from Nursing Education
Columbia High School
GED
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