Alissa Fife
Decatur,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated recent graduate with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
John Warner Hospital and Health Services
Clinton, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs, urinalysis, and glucose monitoring.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights or requests for assistance.
- Assisted with procedures performed by physicians or nurses in the Emergency Room setting.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all activities related to patient care services.
- Greeted visitors and answered phone calls in a courteous manner while responding to inquiries regarding patient care services.
- Transported specimens from collection sites to laboratory for testing according to established protocols.
- Assisted with admitting, discharging processes including gathering necessary paperwork from referring hospitals, physicians offices.
- Organized supplies needed for each shift ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Obtained and documented patient vital signs.
- Processed incoming patients in a timely manner, verifying insurance coverage.
- Performed clerical duties such as filing, typing, data entry, answering phones, and copying documents.
- Managed daily operations of the ER registration desk including registering new patients and updating existing records.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Assisted with coordination of ambulance arrivals when needed.
ICU Technician
Decatur Memorial Hospital
Decatur, IL
03.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control protocols.
- Monitored changes in patient conditions using various equipment such as EKG machines.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess patient status and responded promptly to any changes or alarms.
- Responded quickly and calmly during emergencies or crisis situations within the ICU unit.
- Monitored medical supply inventory to ensure consistent availability of critical items.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Emergency Room Technician
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
Decatur, IL
07.2021 - Current
- Provided patient care by taking vital signs, inserting IVs, and completing required lab draws.
- Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Administered splinting per physician orders.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to code blue calls in order to provide effective lifesaving measures.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
CNA
LifeCare Medical Center
Greenbush, MN
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Millikin University
Decatur, IL12-2024
Warroad High School
Warroad, MN05-2014
Skills
- Seizure Management
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Taking and tracking vital signs
- IV Insertion
- Phlebotomy
- Specimen Collection
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Patient Registration
- Patient Transport
Timeline
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
John Warner Hospital and Health Services
08.2023 - Current
ICU Technician
Decatur Memorial Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
07.2021 - Current
CNA
LifeCare Medical Center
11.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Millikin University
Warroad High School
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