Alexia Main
Galesburg,IL
Summary
Passionate Emergency Department Technician possessing expert knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment operations. Offering 10+ 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.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT Emergency Department/Telemetry
OSF St. Mary Medical Center
2020.12 - 2023.06
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency/medical procedures.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Managed inventory of supplies within the ER unit assuring proper stocking levels for daily operations.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently, minimizing discomfort to patients while obtaining necessary samples.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Applied critical thinking skills in various situations such as prioritizing tasks based on severity level or recognizing potential life-threatening conditions.
- Assisted with wound care and dressing changes, promoting proper healing and preventing potential complications.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay current on best practices within emergency medicine field.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and efficient care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations and codes, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Checking patients’ vitals regularly, monitoring patients' conditions and providing any updates to the healthcare team
- Experience with EKGs and interpreting when to notify a physician of any concerns
CNA/Dementia Care/Behavioral Unit
Seminary Manor
2018.11 - 2020.07
- Promoted quality of life by allowing, encouraging, and assisting residents to safely complete tasks within capability levels
- Enhanced long-term care, helping to develop and execute care plans to ensure patient's safety and comfort
- Improved well-being of patients by assisting with daily living needs, personal hygiene and other tasks
- Assisted patients with positive and engaging encouragement and direct support to ensure happy and healthy environment for residents to thrive in
- Offered care and companionship to clients with varying mental and physical capacities
- Worked effectively with team to accomplish daily objectives and meet long-term goals for residents and the facility
- Monitored behaviors in order to spot, redirect and correct problems early before resident becomes agitated
- Provided and assisted residents with varying activities to keep minds stimulated and busy.
Server
Cherry Street Restaurant Bar & Grill
2018.06 - 2019.07
- Provided menu information regarding new items, seasonal and daily specials, and pairings offering knowledgeable advice about wines & liquors, skillfully driving sales of target items
- Supported team consistently, helping bussers with table-cleaning during high-volume shifts, assisting the hostess by checking on assigned tables to verify seating availability, and assisting fellow servers with prompt food delivery
- Memorized and processed orders and payments using POS system terminals and registers and repeating them to guests to ensure satisfaction
- Kept food service, preparation areas and dining areas, clean, neat, and properly sanitized - Quickly taking care of messes to ensure all areas were presentable at all times
- Satisfied customers with fast, friendly and knowledgeable support and service.
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
2012.12 - 2018.06
- Adhered to all safety, sanitization, alcohol, and food handling guidelines and regulations
- Memorized menu additions, changes, daily specials, and limited time offerings and answered questions regarding dietary restrictions and nutrition information
- Carried out opening and closing duties, including closing nightly bank and register
- Ensured stations were well stocked and efficient side work in effort to help preparedness for the following shift
- Delivered food and beverages quickly to customers, verifying each order and providing exceptional service to maximize customer satisfaction
- Processed guest payments, providing itemized receipts for items ordered, running credit card transactions, and calculating correct change for cash payments
- Supported team consistently, helping with hostess, food delivery and bussing needs, especially during busy rushes.
CNA
Woodrige Supportive Living
2016.04 - 2017.11
- Monitored patients conditions and promptly reporting problems to nurses
- Assisting with daily living activities - serving meals, bathing, dressing, laundry, ambulation and other minor to major tasks upon patients request
- Documented actions, vitals, and orders in the communication log and computer
- Helped patients move safely with skilled mobility support between beds, wheel-chairs, and other locations according to care plan to limit fall/injury risk
- Offered support, companionship, and stimulation through conversation and activities
- Resolved patient issues by quickly responding to call lights, concerns and emergency issues
- Minimized infection risk to staff and patients, cleaning and sanitizing rooms, equipment and tools and practicing proper hygiene.
Education
High School Diploma -
Galesburg High School
Galesburg, IL05.2014
Skills
- Task prioritization while being efficient and prompt with time management
- Daily hygiene practice and assistance - environmental and personal
- Providing patient safety and comfort
- Positive engagement, friendly and professional manner
- Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology/procedures
- Phlebotomy procedures
- EKG Interpretation
- Providing compassionate care
- BLS Certified
- Experience with traumas and codes - assisting with many medical procedures
- Ability to react promptly, calmly and efficiently in stressful environments and emergent situations
- Vital signs monitoring
- Orthopedic Splinting
- Wound Care
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Effective Communication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PCT Emergency Department/Telemetry
OSF St. Mary Medical Center
2020.12 - 2023.06
CNA/Dementia Care/Behavioral Unit
Seminary Manor
2018.11 - 2020.07
Server
Cherry Street Restaurant Bar & Grill
2018.06 - 2019.07
CNA
Woodrige Supportive Living
2016.04 - 2017.11
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
2012.12 - 2018.06
High School Diploma -
Galesburg High School
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