Abbey Romans
Biology Graduate (University Of Michigan)
Pinckney ,MI
Summary
Knowledgeable and meticulous healthcare team member with proven history of success in performing tests and supporting physician procedures to assisting with diagnosis and treatment of different cardiovascular concerns. Highly experienced with equipment such as holter monitors and other electrocardiogram devices. Positive and upbeat communicator with observant nature.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Michigan Medicine
03.2024 - Current
- Participate in on-call duties as required.
- Setting up equipment such as calibrating and maintaining equipment such as x-ray machines, EKG machines, balloon pumps and ultrasound devices
- Assisting in scrubbing in during invasive cardiac catheterization
- Assisting physicians during adverse reactions or acute emergencies
- Monitoring patients vital signs during procedures
- Setting up lab and sterile table
- Circulating, scrubbing, and monitoring interventional, right heart, and structural heart cases
Etsy Shop Owner
Self Employed- Sushi Cat Stationery Shop
09.2020 - Current
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Holter Analyst Technician
Michigan Medicine
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Observed scanner screen to identify irregularities in patient cardiac patterns, utilizing knowledge of regular and irregular cardiac-function patterns. Verified data provided by computer program that automatically scans, analyzes, identifies, and prints irregular heart patterns.
- Application and maintenance of 3 and 12-lead Holter monitors in addition to extended cardiac home monitoring devices.
- Notified ordering physicians of irregular cardiac activity in a timely manner.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and teaching others.
EKG Technician
Michigan Medicine
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
- Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results.
- Prepared Holter Monitor equipment and provided instruction and demonstration of use for patients and families.
- Assisted code teams for patients in cardiac failure, responding to hospital crisis codes.
Patient Access Representative
McLaren Lapeer Region
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
- Utilized knowledge of electronic medical record systems and medical terminology to perform diverse data entry tasks.
- Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
- Identified insurance payment sources and listed payers in proper sequence to establish chain of payment.
- Organized patient records and database to facilitate information storage and retrieval.
- Offered simple, clear explanations to help clients and families understand hospital policies and procedures.
Housekeeping Aide
McLaren Lapeer Region
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted housekeeping department with cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.
- Removed soiled sheets, washcloths and towels.
- Supplied clean linens and picked up and delivered soiled linens from residential areas to laundry.
- Adhered to optimal standards for cleanliness, appearance and service.
- Responded to cleaning emergencies on behalf of guests with speed, ease and confidentiality..
Medical Scribe
ProScribe
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Attended patient appointments and wrote narrative account of events using proper abbreviations, grammar and spelling.
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results and other details directly into charts.
- Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments and prescriptions.
- Stayed on top of current patient loads to facilitate efficient and organized workflow.
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pinckney Community High School
Pinckney, MI 01.2013 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Physican Assistant Concentration
University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI 09.2017 - 12.2021
Skills
Interpreting physician orders
Professional communication
Medical terminology
Efficient and reliable team player
Interventional procedures
Continuing education
Electrophysiology studies
Certification
CET - EKG Technician
Timeline
RCIS (In Progress)
03-2025
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Michigan Medicine
03.2024 - Current
Holter Analyst Technician
Michigan Medicine
12.2022 - 03.2024
PT - Phlebotomy Technician
07-2022
Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
06-2022
EKG Technician
Michigan Medicine
03.2022 - 12.2022
CET - EKG Technician
12-2020
Etsy Shop Owner
Self Employed- Sushi Cat Stationery Shop
09.2020 - Current
Patient Access Representative
McLaren Lapeer Region
02.2020 - 08.2021
Housekeeping Aide
McLaren Lapeer Region
07.2019 - 01.2020
Medical Scribe
ProScribe
10.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Physican Assistant Concentration
University of Michigan - Flint
09.2017 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Pinckney Community High School
01.2013 - 06.2017