Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in cardiac monitoring, and business operations. Skilled in cardiac rhythm analysis, telemetry, EKG interpretation, and patient care. Strong background in healthcare compliance, payroll processing, and training & development. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic environments while maintaining exceptional patient care and operational efficiency.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Mercy Hospital Center
11.2014 - Current
Monitors and reviews patient’s information to determine baseline cardiac rhythm and prior variances
Analyze rhythm and record measurements (PR, QRS, QT) calculations and interpretations of patient’s record in accordance with established protocols
Communicates with physician and R.N
On cardiac rhythm and any pattern changes of patients
Maintain all telemetry equipment and telemetry supplies inventory
Consults with physicians regarding patient’s rhythm strips and pattern changes
Knowledge and ability of the EPIC system
Founder/Chief Executive Officer
1st ASAP Continuing Education School
01.2008 - 05.2013
Created and operated an insurance school for property, casualty, life and health; provided pre-licensing and continuing education credits to all licensed agents
Coordinated and facilitated classroom training for large insurance companies and banks, to include the following: State Farm, Allstate, Nationwide, and Wells Fargo
Personally developed materials and tests for over sixteen courses in the States of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Delaware for classroom and on-line training
Provided pre-licensing training to instructors
Coordinated scheduling of instructors for classroom training in each of the aforementioned states
Handled accounts receivable and accounts payable, as well as payroll
Coordinated all aspects of marketing, including website design and administration
Payroll Accounting Technician
Infinity Technology LLC
01.2009 - 01.2010
Processed direct deposit, savings bonds, and tax forms
Prepared timesheets for Image Now software
Provided customer service for an office of forty technicians
Sorted mail, answered e-mails, and provided W-2 forms when needed
Administrator for National Security Agency Payroll Office
SBI Technologies Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2009
Provided payroll support to agency employees
Processed leave and earning statements
Scanned and audited personnel timesheets
Provided training on Image Now software and retired records
Insurance Broker
Scaffidi and Associates LLC
01.1999 - 01.2008
President and CEO
Assisted clients with investment evaluations, retirement planning, and education funding
Worked directly with insurance and investment providers to launch new products for companies and clients
Provided investment training and seminars for clients and agents
Monitor Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
Harbor Hospital
01.1988 - 01.1999
Provided holter monitoring, patient arrhythmia, telemetry, and EKG’s
Interpreted cardiac rhythm strips for cardiac patients
Reported any changes to the nursing staff or physician and documented a patient’s heart rate and rhythm every four hours
Assisted patient’s with their ADL’s
Checked vital signs, performed finger sticks and phlebotomy
Monitored patient’s daily progress
Heart Monitor Technician
St. Joseph’s Hospital
01.1982 - 01.1988
Monitored patient’s arrhythmia, telemetry and EKG’s
Interpreted cardiac rhythm strips for cardiac patients
Reported any changes to the nursing staff or physician and documented a patient’s heart rate and rhythm every four hours
Trained new staff on cardiovascular techniques
EKG Technician
Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.1980 - 01.1982
Performed non-invasive diagnostic tests on patients; i.e., EKG’s, holter, and stress tests
Explained testing procedures to the patients prior to exam
Applied 24 hour holter monitors to patients
Obtained and recorded patient identification and medical history
Monitored patients’ comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses
Adjusted equipment and controls according to physicians’ orders or established protocol
Contacted Bio-Medical Department if machine malfunctions
EKG Technician
Sinai Hospital
01.1978 - 01.1980
Performed non-invasive diagnostic tests on patients; i.e., EKG’s, holter, and stress tests
Explained testing procedures to the patients prior to exam
Applied 24 hour holter monitors to patients
Obtained and recorded patient identification and medical history
Monitored patients’ comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses
Adjusted equipment and controls according to physicians’ orders or established protocol
Contacted Bio-Medical Department if machine malfunctions
Education
30 Credits -
Towson State University
01.1980
Skills
Cardiac Rhythm Analysis & Interpretation
Telemetry & EKG Monitoring
EPIC Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Healthcare Administration
Payroll Processing & Financial Management
Insurance & Investment Consulting
Training & Development
Business Operations & Marketing
Certification
American Heart Association ACLS Certification, 02/05/25
American Heart Association CPR-BLS Life Support, 01/11/25
National Healthcareer Association Certified EKG Technician (CET)
National Healthcareer Association Certified Patient Care Technician, 2013
Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
DCLS Certified
CCI Cardiovascular Technician Certification, Board Ready
Government Clearance with Polygraph, 01/01/08 - 12/31/10
Top Sales Producer in the U.S., URL Financial, 2006
Top 3 in Sales Production, Harford Life and Annuity/F&G Life, 2002, 2003
State of Maryland Insurance License, 2000
Notary Public
Timeline
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Mercy Hospital Center
11.2014 - Current
Payroll Accounting Technician
Infinity Technology LLC
01.2009 - 01.2010
Founder/Chief Executive Officer
1st ASAP Continuing Education School
01.2008 - 05.2013
Administrator for National Security Agency Payroll Office
Floor Tech / Housekeeping Environmental Services (EVS) at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Mercy Hospital)Floor Tech / Housekeeping Environmental Services (EVS) at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Mercy Hospital)