ANNIE PATEL
Austin,TX
Summary
Clinical specialist with proven record in managing patient care and optimizing clinical processes. Skilled in medical device management, physician education, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring reliable performance and effective collaboration. Known for problem-solving abilities and dedication to achieving outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Specialist II - Electrophysiology
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC II
10.2024 - Current
- Earned PFA certification by completing field training within 3 months of employment to start covering cases independently.
- Contributed to increasing regional goals by traveling outside territory to cover cases.
- Volunteered in launching a new account across west Texas at month 4 of employment.
- Assisted in hosting events like heart dissections for existing accounts to improve their cardiac anatomy knowledge.
- Mastered medical terminology, lab etiquette, cardiac anatomy to better excel in role and aid physician and lab staff.
- Mastered ICE (intracardiac echocardiography) and fluoroscopy views consistent with the cardiac procedures.
- Successfully and effectively troubleshooted technical difficulties during cases on several occasions.
- Consistently and precisely communicated with the physicians at every step of problem-solving to keep them updated and prevent them from switching to alternative methods or devices to complete the ablation.
- Maintained good rapport with accounts and lab staff by being courteous, friendly and professional.
- Took the initiative to log cases in sales forces according to the account’s schedule for the team’s convenience.
Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist
MEMORIAL HERMANN
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with physicians and team members and created flowsheet of each physician preferences during interventional procedures and preferred site of access.
- Resiliently memorized correct steps for an interventional procedure, IABP & Impella.
- Persistently practiced procedures in the simulation labs during down time to increase speed and efficacy.
- Improved patient outcomes by 15% by performing invasive cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic procedures accurately and efficiently.
- Reduced procedure time with proficient use of cardiovascular imaging equipment and software by 10%.
Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist
GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Exhibited excellent manual dexterity while assisting physicians with catheter placement and other intricate tasks during procedures.
- Achieved strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges during invasive cardiovascular procedures, adapting quickly to find effective solutions.
- Demonstrated punctuality by arriving at the hospital 30 minutes earlier than starting time at every shift.
- Reduced interventional procedure time with proficient use of cardiovascular imaging equipment and software by 18%.
Quality Documentation Specialist
NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Streamlined document control processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced errors by 50%.
- Improved documentation quality over 75% by reviewing and editing technical documents for accuracy and consistency.
- Ensured proper archiving procedures were followed, preserving vital historical records for reference purposes.
- Enhanced regulatory compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and guidelines.
- Remote Work
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
MEMORIAL HERMANN GREATER HEIGHTS HOSPITAL
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts for over 30 patients in 10-hour-shift.
- Accompanied physicians throughout the day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Reviewed records, paperwork, and orders for errors and resolved issues with minimal direction.
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
CONROE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Maintained 95% accuracy rate for spelling and content and stayed on top of current patient loads to facilitate efficient and organized workflow in 10-hour-shift.
- Demonstrated adaptability and resourcefulness when faced with unexpected changes or challenges in an emergency department environment.
- Increased departmental efficiency by actively participating in continuous process improvement initiatives related to documentation practices.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in fast-paced emergency department setting.
Education
UTHealth EP Heart CV/EP Training Program -
University of Texas Health Science Center
Houston, TX10.2024
Post-graduate Certificate - Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Health and Biology
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2020
Skills
- Technical troubleshooting
- Pharmacology
- Medical terminology
- Direct patient care
- Relationship building
- Patient education
- Electronic charting
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
Accomplishments
- Achieved physician rapport through effectively helping with case coverage.
- Resolved product issue through troubleshooting.
- Trained new team members on PFA technology and case set-up and coverage.
Certification
ACLS/BLS Certified 05/2023
Languages
Spanish - working proficient
Hindi - native speaker
Gujarati - native speaker
Timeline
Clinical Specialist II - Electrophysiology
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC II
10.2024 - Current
Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist
MEMORIAL HERMANN
01.2023 - 07.2023
Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist
GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER
08.2022 - 12.2022
Quality Documentation Specialist
NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS
07.2021 - 03.2022
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
MEMORIAL HERMANN GREATER HEIGHTS HOSPITAL
01.2020 - 01.2021
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
CONROE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
07.2017 - 12.2019
Post-graduate Certificate - Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Public Health and Biology
University of Houston
UTHealth EP Heart CV/EP Training Program -
University of Texas Health Science Center