Alexis Garofalo
East Northport,NY
Summary
Passionate Emergency Department Technician possessing expert knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment operations. Offering 3-year background providing assistance in routine patient care and administrative support activities. Trustworthy and responsible professional comfortable working in fast-paced environment and adapting quickly to changes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Northwell Health
08.2022 - Current
- Reduced wait times by effectively triaging patients to prioritize treatment based on the severity of their conditions.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Provided exceptional service by maintaining a professional demeanor and exercising excellent interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, families, and colleagues alike.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
Pediatric ICU Certified Nursing Assistant
Stony Brook University Hospital
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Medical Scribe
Community Medical Wellness
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Verified accuracy of patient information and medical records to avoid discrepancies and maintain consistency.
- Enhanced patient care by diligently transcribing physician-patient interactions during medical examinations.
- Received consistent positive feedback from supervisors for attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and dedication to providing high-quality scribe support.
- Managed electronic files and archives to keep transcripts organized and accessible.
- Reduced physician workload by taking on additional administrative tasks as needed, such as retrieving laboratory results and organizing patient files.
Education
No Degree -
Suffolk Community College
Brentwood, NY2025
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Northshore Career And Training Institute
Ronkonkoma, NY06.2021
Skills
- Information documentation
- Physician support
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- Pediatric Care
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Collecting medical samples
- Medical Terminology
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Basic Life Support Certified
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Northwell Health
08.2022 - Current
Pediatric ICU Certified Nursing Assistant
Stony Brook University Hospital
12.2020 - 08.2022
Medical Scribe
Community Medical Wellness
01.2019 - 12.2020
No Degree -
Suffolk Community College
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Northshore Career And Training Institute