Haydee Alejandra Delgado
Victorville,CA
Summary
Extroverted, detail-oriented staffing coordinator, hospital unit secretary with special expertise in collaborating with doctors, nurses, management and hospital personnel, and to ensure delivery of high quality performance and customer service. Strengths include: Strong customer service skills, team player, multitasking, PC proficiency, Kronos, Protouch and familiarity with medical terminology. Familiar with automated patient databases and medical software. Interpret EKG Rhythms. BLS certified.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Secretary / Monitor Tech
Kindred Hospital
Santa Ana, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Prepare admission charts/records; assemble charts for new admissions with appropriate forms; label chart with correct patient/physician information and label patient rooms with patient information and physician's name
- Complete the admission documentation; assist physicians with charts; ascertain the expectations of the patient and family regarding the hospital stay
- Confer with the charge nurse on scheduling patient tests and activities
- Adhere to isolation precautions and OSHA blood-borne guidelines, using personal protective equipment as required
- Answer telephone and call lights, take messages and communicate promptly to the appropriate person
- Make hourly rounds to each patient’s room to assess any unmet needs
- Process patient discharge orders, notifying the nurse of the orders; copy information on chart to be sent to discharge facility; complete discharge paperwork and assist the family with the discharge process
- Under the direction of the nurse manager, order, receive and store supplies and equipment
- Identify and document any heart arrhythmias, from minor to life threatening.
- Communicate with appropriate personnel significant ectopic or abnormal findings in rhythm analysis
- Transcribe every 4 hours and PRN for any rhythms changes
- Respond appropriately to emergency situation and in provide strips for Code Blue or Rapid Response Team
- EKG placement on patient
Staffing Coordinator
Los Angeles Community Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Maintain a current listing of employee contact numbers for call-in; develop/post work schedules at least two weeks in advance
- Notify Director of Nursing of short staffing situations; contact replacement personnel and modify schedule when required; coordinate with DON to secure contract labor when necessary
- Coordinate time-off requests with the DON
- Coordinate staff to meet the organization’s requirements
- Maintain daily tardy and absenteeism calendars; assist in record keeping for employee performance appraisals.
- Work with Director of Nursing and H.R. when scheduling modified work duty employees in accordance with work restrictions and facility policy.
- Assist employees with accurate completion of forms pertinent to scheduling and staffing.
- Complete monthly nursing schedule coordinating requests to ensure appropriate coverage of units.
- Ensure newly hired nursing staff has time cards and schedules prior to first day of work.
- Confirm license/certification and current standing with state approved agencies for all new hires prior to orientation date.
- Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent employee information.
- Assist with maintaining records of current certifications/licenses for nursing department employees.
- Assist with record keeping for facility in-service education, and orientation classes for newly hired personnel.
- Performs other related assignments as required
- Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
Unit Secretary / Monitor Tech / Staffing Coordinator
Kindred Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Provide patient monitoring support and direct patient care.
- Maintain records and documents of cardiac rhythm for nursing staff.
- Observe and interpret cardiac rhythm of patients.
- Post and interpret rhythm strips at regular intervals.
- Perform lead placement on patients.
- Report any changes in latest and previous strips to nurse.
- Recognize and respond to abnormal patient condition.
- Clean medical equipment after each patient use.
- Validate and test medical equipment for any problems.
- Report monitoring equipment repairs in timely manner.
- Maintain medical supplies and equipment needed to provide patient care.
- Train new staff on operation of monitoring system.
- Guide junior staff on how to compare and interpret rhythm strips.
- Deliver quality patient care services in timely and accurate manner.
- Maintain clean and safe work area.
- Maintain a current listing of employee contact numbers for call-in; develop/post work schedules at least two weeks in advance
- Notify Director of Nursing of short staffing situations; contact replacement personnel and modify schedule when required; coordinate with DON to secure contract labor when necessary
Unit Secretary / Monitor Tech
Vista Specialty Hospital
Baldwin Park
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Unit Secretary / Monitor Tech
Education
Basic EKG Interpretation
Healthcare Education Academy
01.2001
Skills
- Strong organization
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Computer proficiency
- Administrative support
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Unit Secretary / Monitor Tech
Kindred Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Staffing Coordinator
Los Angeles Community Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
Unit Secretary / Monitor Tech / Staffing Coordinator
Kindred Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2016
Unit Secretary / Monitor Tech
Vista Specialty Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2009
Basic EKG Interpretation
Healthcare Education Academy