Aleshia Garcia

• Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of mental health issues.
• Conducted assessments, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
• Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
• Performed psychosocial assessments, including histories and physicals.
• Educated patients and families on mental health topics such as stress management, coping skills and relapse prevention.
• Coordinated care with community resources such as housing agencies, social services and support groups.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients in both individual and family settings.
• Monitored medications for effectiveness and side effects, providing education about medication use to patients and families.
• Initiated crisis intervention when necessary to de-escalate situations or provide emotional support for individuals in distress.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment plans.
• Developed discharge plans that included follow up appointments with primary care physicians or psychiatrists.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient information according to facility policies and procedures.
• Assisted in the development of behavior modification techniques for children experiencing difficulty adapting socially or academically.
• Conducted outreach activities within the local community to promote awareness of mental health services available through the facility.
• Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining professional boundaries while being empathetic towards their needs.
• Provided guidance on self-care practices such as relaxation techniques, nutrition counseling, exercise programs.
• Instructed staff members on proper safety protocols when working with emotionally disturbed patients.
• Advised family members on how best to support loved ones struggling with mental illness.
• Actively sought out continuing education opportunities related to advances in psychiatric nursing practice.
• Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
• Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
• Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
• Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
• Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
• Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.
• Managed multiple patients and care plans in primarily adolescents and children, although I worked with adults and veterans at times while working mental health for Universal Health Services in Anchorage Alaska. I would often float, help out at all their facilities in Anchorage.
• Developed appropriate policies for identification of medically-related social and emotional needs of clients.
• Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
• Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
• Discussed non-medical techniques such as coping skills and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Administered oral, and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
• Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
• Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Stocked clinical workstations and patient’s areas with necessary supplies.
• Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.

• Managed and supervised a team of registered nurses primarily on weekends/nights.
• Promoted compliance of policies and procedures for the nursing unit.
• Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to nursing practice.
• Created individualized patient plans based on assessment findings.
• Monitored clinical outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement in care delivery.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
• Assisted in developing budgets, staffing plans and resource allocations for the nursing unit.
• Provided guidance, support and professional development to staff members.
• Conducted regular performance reviews to ensure quality patient care.
• Identified training needs of nurses and provided appropriate instruction and coaching as needed.
• Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, ancillary departments, families and other healthcare providers.
• Educated patients and families about their illness or injury; treatment options; medications; follow-up care instructions;.
• Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions by assessing patient responses.
• Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
• Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner while maintaining morale.
• Assessed the need for additional resources such as equipment or supplies within the unit.
• Analyzed trends in patient demographics, acuity levels, utilization rates and staffing patterns.
• Reviewed medical charts to ensure accuracy of documentation and appropriateness of orders.
• Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
• Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
• Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
• Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes and improvements to processes where necessary.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
• Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
• Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
• Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
• Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
• Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
• Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
• Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
• Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
• Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
• Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
• Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
• Coordinated work activities and scheduling of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
• Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
• Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
• Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
• Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling medications.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

• Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
• Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
• Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
• Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
• Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
• Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
• Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
• Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
• Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
• Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
• Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
• Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
• Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
• Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
• Provided continuous monitoring of patient's vital signs and cardiac rhythms.
• Assessed, monitored, and documented patients' progress in the medical record.
• Assisted with insertion and management of central venous catheters, arterial lines, chest tubes, and other invasive devices.
• Administered medications safely within scope of practice according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Monitored for changes in patient status and responded appropriately per hospital protocols.
• Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized plans of care that met patients' needs.
• Performed nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with cardiac diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias.
• Educated patients about their condition and disease process and post-discharge care instructions.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by implementing infection control measures in accordance with hospital policy guidelines.
• Developed collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists.
• Managed time efficiently while providing high quality patient care.
• Recognized early signs and symptoms of possible complications related to cardiac conditions or treatments and reported them immediately to physician team members.
• Utilized evidence-based practice standards when making clinical decisions regarding patient assessment and care planning activities.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions by assessing responses to treatment modalities.
• Participated in interdisciplinary rounds on assigned unit.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac pathophysiology through competent performance of nursing skills related to cardiovascular assessments and interventions.
• Initiated emergency life-saving measures as needed according to ACLS protocol guidelines.
• Implemented appropriate pain management strategies based on individual patient needs.
• Provided emotional support for family members during difficult times.
• Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating pertinent information between shifts or departments.
• Assessed patient neurological status and monitored vital signs.
• Provided direct patient care in a high acuity environment with complex medical needs.
• Coordinated daily multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and goals of treatment.
• Developed individualized patient care plans based on assessment findings, diagnostic tests, and physician orders.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians according to the hospital's policy and procedure manual.
• Evaluated response to interventions and adjusted plan of care accordingly.
• Educated patients, families, and healthcare staff regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatments, medications, lifestyle modifications.
• Maintained accurate documentation in accordance with standards of practice for all patient assessments and interventions provided.
• Performed ongoing critical thinking skills when assessing changes in a patient's condition or responding to emergent situations.
• Utilized advanced clinical knowledge to provide evidence-based nursing care within the scope of practice guidelines.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients and families during difficult times.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to neuro nursing practices.
• Provided emotional support to family members affected by their loved one's illness or injury.
• Ensured compliance with infection control policies throughout shift assignments.
• Instructed new employees on proper techniques for providing neuro nursing care.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent needs of critically ill patients.
• Identified potential risks associated with specific treatments or conditions prior to implementation.
• Actively participated in code blue situations utilizing protocols for rapid response resuscitation efforts.
• Informed treating team of subtle changes indicative of derangement of cerebral hemodynamics, intervening appropriately.
• Initiated action to reduce or correct risk in response to emergent data visualized on assessment tools and clinical observation.
• Performed therapeutic nursing care interventions for patients with neurosurgical and neurological injuries.
• Assessed patients for delirium risk factors, managing pain, sedation and agitation.
• Oversaw care for unit patients with 6 to 1 ratio and documented care activities in EPIC.

• Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
• Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
• Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
• Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
• Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
• Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
• Assisted with intubations, chest tubes, central lines, arterial lines and other invasive procedures.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure best patient outcomes.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control protocols.
• Assisted physicians during medical examinations and treatments.
• Monitored changes in patient conditions using various equipment such as EKG machines.
• Collaborated with nursing staff for efficient implementation of physician orders.
• Educated family members about patient's condition and provided guidance on homecare needs after discharge from hospital.
• Conducted regular rounds to assess patient status and responded promptly to any changes or alarms.
• Maintained cleanliness standards within the ICU unit according to established policies.
• Participated in team meetings to discuss strategies for improving quality of care.
• Provided end-of-life care for terminally ill patients including pain management and comfort measures.
• Served as a resource person for new employees regarding specific policies related to ICU operations.
• Responded quickly and calmly during emergencies or crisis situations within the ICU unit.
• Carried out necessary interventions based on established protocols while consulting with doctors.
• Identified areas where improvements can be made in order to provide better quality care services.
• Provided excellent patient support and care to patients and families.
• Documented and updated patient data on electronic medical charts, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• Monitored patients for medical changes and reviewed and revised care plans accordingly.
• Observed and recorded vital signs and reported changes to physicians or nurses.
• Supported healthcare teams in consistently delivering timely and quality care according to company standards.
• Monitored medical supply inventory to ensure consistent availability of critical items.
• Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
• Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies.
• Reported safety hazards to supervisors, removing risk and promoting workplace safety.
• Cleaned and sterilized laboratory equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
• Collected specimens for lab testing, practicing aseptic technique to reduce risk of infection.
• Maintained laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
• Provided medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
• Managed inventory purchasing, organization and tracking.
• Performed urinalysis, hematology, chemistry and other testing procedures.
• Maintained lab equipment and troubleshot instrument problems.
• Coordinated laboratory changes such as updating testing protocols and optimizing workflow.
• Guided students and newer laboratory personnel in proper practices and regulatory guidelines.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
• Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
• Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
• Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
• Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
• Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
• Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
• Collected patients' medical information to customize tests.
• Instructed patients in use of assistive equipment.
• Calculated numerical data for medical activities.
• Used restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize patient and staff radiation exposures.
• Conducted research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
• Tracked patients during tests and surgeries with assistance of EEG, EP instruments and video recording equipment.
• Performed daily maintenance on telemetry equipment and monitored patient vital signs.
• Monitored cardiac rhythms, analyzed data, and reported findings to medical staff.
• Provided technical support for telemetry systems and ensured proper functioning of all equipment.
• Maintained accurate records of patient care activities such as medication administration, treatments, procedures.
• Conducted regular rounds to check the status of patients on telemetry units.
• Responded promptly to any alarms or changes in patient conditions.
• Reviewed ECG tracing strips for accuracy before submitting them for physician review.
• Managed multiple patients simultaneously with different levels of acuity and severity.
• Assisted physicians with interpretation of EKGs during diagnostic tests or procedures.
• Ensured that all necessary documentation was completed accurately and timely according to departmental policies.
• Provided education about cardiac monitoring to nurses, other healthcare professionals, and family members.
• Initiated life-saving interventions when indicated by clinical indicators or physician orders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of arrhythmias and their management through appropriate interventions.
• Identified potential safety issues related to telemetry monitoring systems and took corrective action as needed.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve the delivery of care services.
• Utilized computer applications such as electronic health records systems for documenting patient information.
• Adhered strictly to hospital policies regarding infection control practices within the unit.
• Maintained a clean work environment by following established protocols for cleaning equipment after use.
• Continuously updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Performed equipment diagnostics, troubleshooting and evaluations.
• Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
• Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology.

Unit representative for Biohazard Emergencies, regularly attended extra meetings and trainings, and implemented new changes and education with colleagues on the unit.

• Approached colleagues and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.

• Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure best patient outcomes.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control protocols.
• Assisted physicians during medical examinations and treatments.
• Monitored changes in patient conditions using various equipment such as EKG machines.
• Collaborated with nursing staff for efficient implementation of physician orders.
• Educated family members about patient's condition and provided guidance on homecare needs after discharge from hospital.
• Conducted regular rounds to assess patient status and responded promptly to any changes or alarms.
• Maintained cleanliness standards within the ICU unit according to established policies.
• Participated in team meetings to discuss strategies for improving quality of care.
• Provided end-of-life care for terminally ill patients including pain management and comfort measures.
• Served as a resource person for new employees regarding specific policies related to ICU operations.
• Responded quickly and calmly during emergencies or crisis situations within the ICU unit.
• Carried out necessary interventions based on established protocols while consulting with doctors.
• Identified areas where improvements can be made in order to provide better quality care services.
• Provided excellent patient support and care to patients and families.
• Documented and updated patient data on electronic medical charts, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• Monitored patients for medical changes and reviewed and revised care plans accordingly.
• Observed and recorded vital signs and reported changes to physicians or nurses.
• Supported healthcare teams in consistently delivering timely and quality care according to company standards.
• Monitored medical supply inventory to ensure consistent availability of critical items.
• Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
• Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies.
• Reported safety hazards to supervisors, removing risk and promoting workplace safety.
• Cleaned and sterilized laboratory equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
• Collected specimens for lab testing, practicing aseptic technique to reduce risk of infection.
• Maintained laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
• Provided medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
• Managed inventory purchasing, organization and tracking.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
• Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
• Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
• Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
• Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
• Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
• Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
• Collected patients' medical information to customize tests.
• Instructed patients in use of assistive equipment.
• Calculated numerical data for medical activities.
• Used restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize patient and staff radiation exposures.
• Conducted research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
• Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
• Recommended changes to improve computer or information systems.
• Tracked patients during tests and surgeries with assistance of EEG, EP instruments and video recording equipment.
• Assisted with intubations, chest tubes, central lines, arterial lines and other invasive procedures.
• Monitored and analyzed cardiac rhythms on EKG monitors for inpatients.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient data including vital signs, medications, and reports of abnormal findings.
• Calibrated and troubleshot equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Provided education to patients regarding their heart health and lifestyle changes needed to improve it.
• Performed quality control checks on all cardiac monitoring equipment used in the facility.
• Operated telemetry systems to monitor patient's heart rate and rhythm remotely.
• Compiled comprehensive reports of patient's cardiac activity during testing or monitoring periods.
• Conducted regular maintenance on all cardiac monitoring devices according to manufacturers' instructions.
• Ensured that proper safety protocols were followed when handling hazardous materials such as lead wires or electrodes.
• Prepared rooms for patients undergoing cardiac testing by ensuring that all necessary supplies were stocked and readily available.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, or technicians to provide optimal care for patients.
• Interpreted complex waveforms associated with different types of arrhythmias accurately.
• Responded quickly to any alarms generated from the monitors in order to assess potential problems.
• Instructed staff members on proper operation of various types of cardiac monitors.
• Identified potential issues with the patient's ECG tracing before they become critical situations.
• Documented any changes made to the settings on the monitors throughout a procedure or test period.
• Kept up-to-date records regarding usage times for disposable leads or electrodes so that replacement parts could be ordered when needed.
• Analyzed trends in patient's vitals over time in order to detect any abnormalities early on.
• Provided assistance during emergency situations by providing accurate readings from the monitor quickly.
• Updated patients' records with readings taken from heart monitors or EKGs.
• Monitored patients on telemetry by computer or transtelephonically.
• Cleaned and maintained heart monitors and EKG machine to remove dirt from electrodes for accurate measurements.
• Compared posted strips to previous strips to notify nursing staff of drastic changes.
• Attached electrodes to patients' bodies and recorded electrical impulses from heart to perform EKGs.
• Maintained medical supplies and equipment needed to provide patient care.
• Reviewed patient information to determine normal and abnormal heart patterns.
• Guided junior staff on how to compare and interpret rhythm strips.
• Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
• Prepared patients for procedures by explaining process and obtaining consent from patient.
• Discharged patients from system by creating discharge letters and reports for physicians and office staff.
• Implemented and developed workflow planning procedures regarding health and safety protocols.
• Conducted qualitative analysis of records to verify accuracy, internal consistency and correlation of recorded data.
• Monitored patient conditions during surgery by observing EKG readings and other vital signs.
• Collected specimens of blood or other fluids from patients for testing purposes.
• Performed equipment diagnostics, troubleshooting and evaluations.
• Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
• Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology.