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Antwine Badger

Avondale,AZ

Summary

Energetic medical telemetry technician commended as accurate, reliable and diligent individual focused on timely and quality completion of assigned work. Successful at ensuring test results validity before recording and reporting results. Detail-oriented and meticulous with skill to communicate test results effectively to nurse and physician staff members.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Sitter/Medical Technician

Nursing Centers Inc.
01.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced patient comfort by attentively monitoring and addressing individual needs during hospital stays.
  • Improved communication between nursing staff and patients by regularly updating on patient status and needs.
  • Maintained a safe environment for patients with cognitive impairments, intervening when necessary to prevent harm.
  • Evaluated patient behavior and condition and reported new or unusual issues to doctor and family members.
  • Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
  • Demonstrated strong observational skills, promptly reporting any changes in patient condition or behavior to appropriate medical personnel.

Telemetry Monitor Technician

Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center
08.2001 - 12.2021
  • Assisted in training new telemetry monitor technicians, sharing expertise and knowledge to help develop competent and confident staff members.
  • Streamlined the admission process for telemetry patients by quickly setting up monitoring equipment and accurately inputting data into the electronic health record system.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping for all monitored patients, facilitating timely interventions when necessary and promoting effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
  • Kept skills current with ongoing professional development opportunities, attending seminars and training sessions focused on advancements in cardiac monitoring technology.
  • Contributed to a reduction in medical errors by performing regular maintenance checks on telemetry equipment, ensuring proper functioning at all times.
  • Educated nursing staff and physicians on EKG interpretation as an field expert in a teaching facility.
  • Assessed ventricular and atrial rhythm QRS, PR and QT interval and ectopic beats.
  • Collected and recorded accurate and concise telemetry data for all surgical and intermediate care floors.
  • Skilled in the preparation and maintenance of centralized telemetry equipment.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health

Community College of The Air Force
Phoenix, AZ
01.2002

High School Diploma -

Hernando High School/Adult Education
Brooksville, FL
06.1983

Skills

  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Incident Reporting
  • Clinical Quality Program Standards
  • State regulations knowledge
  • Behavioral Management
  • Progress Documentation
  • Electronic Medical Record Software
  • Physician support

Timeline

Patient Sitter/Medical Technician

Nursing Centers Inc.
01.2022 - Current

Telemetry Monitor Technician

Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center
08.2001 - 12.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health

Community College of The Air Force

High School Diploma -

Hernando High School/Adult Education

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