Abigail Martin
Erlanger,KY
Summary
Passionate Emergency Department Technician possessing expert knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment operations. Offering 7-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. Often responsible for up to 24 patients at once, prioritizing patient care and tending to patient needs in a timely manner.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Saint Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center
Edgewood, KY
12.2014 - Current
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Used EPIC to maintain records of patient care, condition and progress and reported and discussed observations with supervisor.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
Phlebotomist
Anylabtestnow
Elsmere, KY
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH03.2022
Some College (No Degree) - English
Thomas More College
Fort Mitchell, KYSkills
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- Drawing blood
- Aseptic techniques
- CPR
- Collecting medical samples
- Phlebotomy procedures
- Orthopedic splint application
- Wound Care
- Basic patient care
- PPE Compliance
- Decision Making
- Dependable and Responsible
Certification
- CPR Certified
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Saint Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center
12.2014 - Current
Phlebotomist
Anylabtestnow
09.2014 - 12.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Some College (No Degree) - English
Thomas More College