Amy L Adamson
Hawthorne,NJ
Summary
I am currently a Unit Associate and Patient Care Technician with several years of clinical and patient experience. I possess strong people skills and an in depth knowledge of various programs, medical terminology and HIPAA regulations. I am a good communicator with a strong work ethic.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Care Associate
St. Joseph’s Health
12.2024 - Current
- Perform EKG, Bloodwork, and Accu-chek on patients
- Assist with activities of daily living in the emergency department
- Stock and maintain inventory of medical supplies on the unit
- Assist with CPR, Trauma and Stroke Code
Unit Associate
St. Joseph’s Health
05.2009 - 01.2021
- Maintain unit documentation and coordinate with other departments
- Answered phone calls in a professional manner; direct calls to appropriate individuals and/or take messages, call consults, and update EMR for patient care
- Perform Constant 1 to 1 Observation for high-risk patients
- Leadership projects with management for Patient Safety Rounds on CCU Unit
- Answer all call bells and check on all fall risk patient ever hour
- Highly skilled in greeting patients, and families preparing and compiling record of the facility
- Working alone side of Manager and Coordinator preparing schedules for Unit Associate on CCU Unit
- Maintenance tasks relating to chart order, chart accuracy and chart current data
- Processed all transcribe orders given by physicians and data entry for facility records
- Stock units with office and medical supplies weekly and prepare requisitions to maintain established inventories
- Volunteer to assist other units in the hospital who were short staff
Patient Care Associate
St. Joseph’s Health
05.2006 - 09.2009
- Stock and track medical equipment
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various medical equipment usage such as EKG machines, blood glucose monitors, and IV pumps as required for specific patient treatments.
Food and Nutritional Aide
St. Joseph’s Health
05.2007 - 05.2009
- Lead employee on the food service conveyor belt
- Cleaned, sanitize and organized all equipment kitchen, dining and service areas. before and after all meals.
- Ensured timely delivery of meals to patients, resulting in increased patient satisfaction and positive feedback.
Transport Aide
St. Joseph’s Health
03.2005 - 05.2006
- Assist with code carts and CPR boxes to be restocked after each use
- Transport labs and specimen for stat patient care during codes
- Utilized strong problem-solving abilities to address any issues or concerns that arose during transports, ensuring patient satisfaction.
- Assisted in maintaining clean and sanitized transport equipment, promoting a healthy environment for patients and staff.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Dover Business College
CLIFTON, NJ01.2009
Skills
- Resourcefulness and creativity
- Compassionate care
- Goal setting
- Documentation accuracy
- Phone and email etiquette
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
- Data entry
- Decision-making
- Recordkeeping
Certification
- Phlebotomy
- BLS Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Unit Care Associate
St. Joseph’s Health
12.2024 - Current
Unit Associate
St. Joseph’s Health
05.2009 - 01.2021
Food and Nutritional Aide
St. Joseph’s Health
05.2007 - 05.2009
Patient Care Associate
St. Joseph’s Health
05.2006 - 09.2009
Transport Aide
St. Joseph’s Health
03.2005 - 05.2006
Medical Assistant -
Dover Business College
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