Alethea Solomon
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
With an Endoscopy Technician and Nursing Assistant at Valley Hospital & Medical Center, I excel in patient care and endoscopic procedures. My expertise includes high-level disinfection and providing compassionate support, significantly enhancing patient comfort and safety. Skilled in both technical and interpersonal aspects, I consistently improve care standards and patient satisfaction.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
Valley Hospital Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Advanced skillset through participation in specialized trainings on various types of endoscopic equipment, broadening capabilities as a technician.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians and nurses to develop individualized patient care plans focused on maximizing comfort and minimizing anxiety levels.
- Improved patient comfort during endoscopic procedures by providing attentive care and maintaining a calming environment.
Endoscopy Technician
Desert Springs Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2022
- Advanced skillset through participation in specialized trainings on various types of endoscopic equipment, broadening capabilities as a technician.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians and nurses to develop individualized patient care plans focused on maximizing comfort and minimizing anxiety levels.
- Improved patient comfort during endoscopic procedures by providing attentive care and maintaining a calming environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountview Hospital Medical Center
07.2008 - 11.2017
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Endoscopy Technician
Valley Hospital & Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2006
- Advanced skillset through participation in specialized trainings on various types of endoscopic equipment, broadening capabilities as a technician.
- Collaborated with physicians and nurses to develop individualized patient care plans focused on maximizing comfort and minimizing anxiety levels.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Improved patient comfort during endoscopic procedures by providing attentive care and maintaining a calming environment.
Nursing Assistant
Valley Hospital & Medical Center
09.1980 - 01.1987
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Education
No Degree - Nursing Science
Nevada State College At Henderson
HendersonCertifed Nursing Assistance
Community College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV07.1987
GED -
Community College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV05.1981
Skills
- Flexible Endoscope Use
- Patient preparation
- Measuring vital signs
- Biopsy Handling
- Endoscopic Procedures
- High-Level Disinfection
- Patient Care
- Preparing specimens
- Infection control standards
- Sterilization techniques
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA
- Patient Positioning
- Specimen Collection
- Anatomy knowledge
- Transporting patients
- Materials Management
- Room preparation
- Aseptic Techniques
- Quality Assurance
- Procedure Assistance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Physiology Understanding
- Instrument care
- Scope Troubleshooting
- Endoscope Reprocessing
- Endoscopy Room Setup
- Safety checking
- Patient transportation
- Safety Monitoring
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- Supply Management
- Procedure Support
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
- Administering Medications
- Specimen Preparation
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
Valley Hospital Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Endoscopy Technician
Desert Springs Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountview Hospital Medical Center
07.2008 - 11.2017
Endoscopy Technician
Valley Hospital & Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2006
Nursing Assistant
Valley Hospital & Medical Center
09.1980 - 01.1987
No Degree - Nursing Science
Nevada State College At Henderson
Certifed Nursing Assistance
Community College of Southern Nevada
GED -
Community College of Southern Nevada
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