Annette Mathie
Jamaica,NY
Summary
Dynamic Monitor Technician with expertise in telemetry interpretation and patient safety at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and teamwork, while maintaining meticulous documentation. Recognized for optimizing response times during emergencies and fostering a collaborative work environment, ensuring high-quality monitoring outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Monitor Technician
Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital
12.2007 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported abnormalities to nursing staff.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of monitoring equipment.
- Familiarized with medical terminology and monitoring systems for efficient communication.
- Supported team by preparing necessary documentation for patient care activities.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care processes.
- Attended training sessions on safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies and procedures in fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Promoted a positive work environment through active collaboration with peers, supervisors, and other healthcare professionals within the facility.
- Maintained updated knowledge on cardiac arrhythmias, contributing to better patient care and monitoring outcomes.
- Troubleshot monitor equipment issues, ensuring uninterrupted surveillance of patients'' heart activity.
- Managed multiple telemetry systems simultaneously, maintaining attention to detail and high-quality care for all monitored patients.
- Optimized response times during emergencies by promptly notifying appropriate staff members about concerning cardiac events or trends observed in monitoring data.
- Facilitated smooth transitions in patient care by accurately reporting pertinent information during shift hand-offs between Monitor Technician colleagues.
- Supported effective decision-making by providing real-time updates on significant rhythm changes to healthcare providers.
- Streamlined organization of patient data through meticulous record-keeping practices, improving accessibility for medical personnel.
- Adhered to strict hospital protocols regarding patient privacy and confidentiality throughout daily tasks and interactions.
- Assisted in the training of new Monitor Technicians, promoting a cohesive team environment and efficient workflow.
- Provided accurate documentation of patient information for timely communication with medical staff.
- Enhanced patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs and interpreting EKG data.
- Established effective communication channels with nursing staff for seamless coordination during emergency situations.
- Anticipated potential issues in telemetry monitoring by proactively addressing technical or equipment-related concerns before they escalated into significant problems.
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
Administrative Assistant
Mount Sinai
06.2000 - 12.2007
- Managed daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to organizational protocols.
- Provided administrative support by coordinating meetings, scheduling appointments, and managing calendars for executives.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, enhancing document retrieval processes and improving overall organization.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations, contributing to effective communication of departmental initiatives.
- Streamlined office procedures, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions for greater efficiency.
- Acted as liaison between departments, fostering collaboration and communication across various teams within the organization.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Facilitated collaboration within team by organizing regular meetings and tracking project progress.
- Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
- Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Supported recruitment processes, scheduling interviews and communicating with applicants to improve hiring timelines.
- Monitored office supplies inventory, ensuring availability of essential items without overstocking.
- Developed filing system for historical documents, preserving important company records and improving access to information.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
- Managed scheduling for executive team, balancing complex calendars to ensure optimal use of time.
- Improved staff morale by organizing recognition programs, acknowledging outstanding contributions and fostering positive work culture.
- Organized company events to enhance team cohesion, coordinating logistics and catering for over 50 participants.
- Negotiated with vendors to reduce office supply costs, leveraging bulk purchase agreements.
- Assisted in preparation of financial reports, gathering data that contributed to budgeting accuracy.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for staff, ensuring cost-effective and timely accommodations and transportation.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
- Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY08.1998
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Telemetry interpretation
- Cardiac monitoring
- Electrocardiogram analysis
- Vital signs measurement
- Patient communication
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Patient safety
- Decision-making
- Electronic health records
- Vitals monitoring
- Sterilization techniques
- Medical documentation
- Electronic charting
- Self motivation
- Medical terminology
- Analytical thinking
- Documentation
- Professionalism
Timeline
Monitor Technician
Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital
12.2007 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Mount Sinai
06.2000 - 12.2007
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Nassau Community College