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Work History
Education
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Certification
Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Board Member 2018-Present
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Ashley McLain

Chesterfield ,SC

Summary

Passionate Emergency Department Technician possessing expert knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment operations. Offering 3-year background as ER Tech providing assistance in routine patient care and administrative support activities in emergency department. Trustworthy and responsible professional comfortable working in fast-paced environment and adapting quickly to changes. Patient-focused Phlebotomy with 11 years of experience. Expert in all elements of patient care and successful in working as part of team to treat wide range of medical conditions. Skilled in prioritizing patients' needs within high-stress environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Room Technician

McLeod Health Cheraw
01.2020 - Current
  • Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
  • Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
  • Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
  • Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
  • Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
  • Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
  • Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
  • Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
  • Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
  • Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
  • Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
  • Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
  • Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
  • Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
  • Assisted patients with limited mobility in dressing and undressing, bathing and other day-to-day needs.
  • Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
  • Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
  • Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
  • Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout hospital.
  • Used [Software] to maintain records of patient care, condition and progress and reported and discussed observations with [Job title].
  • Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.

Phlebotomist

McLeod Health Cheraw
07.2009 - 01.2020
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts.
  • Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks [Number] times per day.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
  • Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.

Education

Certification - Phlebotomy

Northeastern Technical College
Cheraw, SC
12.2008

Skills

  • Monitoring Vitals
  • Blood Pressure Measurement
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Collecting Medical Samples
  • EKG Interpretation and Monitoring
  • Wound Care
  • Taking and Tracking Vital Signs
  • Phlebotomy Procedures
  • Patient Status Updates
  • Applying Orthopedic Splints
  • Basic Patient Care
  • Sanitizing Procedures
  • Basic Life Support Certified
  • Patient Health Education
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
  • Emergency Department Access
  • Phlebotomy
  • Venipuncture
  • Electronic Medical Record Software
  • Tracking Specimens
  • Heel Sticks
  • Therapeutic Phlebotomy
  • Sharps Disposal
  • Specimen Collection
  • Phlebotomy Functions
  • Specimen Labeling Procedures
  • Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture
  • Measuring Vital Statistics
  • Drawing Blood
  • Semen Collection
  • Specimen Collection and Storage
  • Patient Identification
  • Package Specimens
  • Finger Stick Method
  • Biohazard Policy Compliance
  • Peak and Trough Tests
  • Secure Biohazards
  • Blood Cultures
  • Collect Samples

Certification

  • PT - Phlebotomy Technician
  • Basic Life Support, ACLS Medical Training Company- 12/08/2021-12/08/2023

Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Board Member 2018-Present

It is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation of voluntary membership that invests time and money to carry forward programs relevant to members' needs and that affect the orderly growth and development of the community. The mission of the Monroe chamber of commerce is to encourage economic development and vitality through enhancement and support of business, city and community. Focusing on networking, education and advocacy, the Chamber will promote a positive business climate by:

• Participating in community events and local programs

• Informing members of available resources for advancing their businesses

• Providing networking opportunities and events 3 The essential ingredients for an effective chamber of commerce are:

• a sound organizational structure

• a meaningful program

• responsible leadership

Chamber members are businesses, organizations and individuals concerned with the socioeconomic climate of our community. They have joined together because they know they stand a better chance of getting things done when they speak as one voice.

The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce is organized to achieve the following:

• Improve the free and competitive enterprise system by creating:

• A better understanding and appreciation of the importance of business.

• A better-informed public concerning city, county, state and national legislative and political affairs

• A greater appreciation of the value of investing one’s time on behalf of the interests of the business community Promote business and community growth and development by:

• Supporting economic programs designed to strengthen and expand the income potential of the business community.

• Promoting and maintaining positive functional and aesthetic characteristics of the community.

• Supporting community programs of civic, social and cultural nature.

• Identifying and responding to factors that prevent the promotion of business expansion and community growth.

• Representing the business community in areas related to business growth and development.

• The chamber provides the means through which businesses can work together to the benefit of all.

Overall, serving on the Chamber Board of Directors does not come without obligation. It carries a strong need for commitment on your part. Serving on a Chamber Board of Directors, however, should also be enjoyable, and rewarding, both personally and for your business. All of the activities and tasks listed under Function of the Board Member may make things sound like you have agreed to take on a full-time job. To assure that your time and energy are used efficiently and wisely we have developed a greater reliance on working committees. By creating committees that focus on specialized aspects of the organization's operational needs, board members are allowed to make valuable contributions to the success of the chamber without being deeply involved in every aspect of board business. The idea behind creating the committees is to allow a relatively small number of board members to become very familiar with one or two aspects of the organization's operations. These "few", then become the sources and/or create information on their committee's area of focus for the entire Board of Directors. It is this information and its flow to the larger board that helps the board become more effective in carrying out its management and leadership responsibilities.

Timeline

Emergency Room Technician

McLeod Health Cheraw
01.2020 - Current

Phlebotomist

McLeod Health Cheraw
07.2009 - 01.2020

Certification - Phlebotomy

Northeastern Technical College
Ashley McLain