Organized and dependable healthcare professional successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Adept at observing and monitoring patient conditions and readings to provide critical input for interdisciplinary care. Seek to bring knowledge and skills to challenging position with room for advancement.
Hi, I’m
Ashley Theurer
Morris,IL
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Adams Health Network
POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Attached electrodes to patients using adhesives
- Helped to complete procedures such as PSGs and PAP titrations
- Updated electronic medical records with current patient data and physician notes
- Selected functional and original equipment to achieve program and neurosurgical objectives by performing thorough research
- Summarized technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain, sleep or nervous system disorders
- Gathered, documented and tracked test results for physician interpretation
- Monitored patients during tests or surgeries using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments or video recording equipment
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Offered friendly and efficient service to patients, handled challenging situations with ease.
IU Health
POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN
11.2019 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Attached electrodes to patients using adhesives
- Helped to complete procedures such as PSGs and PAP titrations
- Updated electronic medical records with current patient data and physician notes
- Selected functional and original equipment to achieve program and neurosurgical objectives by performing thorough research
- Assisted with scanning both adult and pediatric patients while monitoring comfort level, safety and overall well being
- Managed busy schedule with 6 to 9 procedures every week, as part of 10 bed facility
- Managed team member work, oriented new employees and assigned tasks
- Summarized technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain, sleep or nervous system disorders
- Gathered, documented and tracked test results for physician interpretation
- Monitored patients during tests or surgeries using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments or video recording equipment
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
IU Health
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
06.2014 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Performed duties primarily on MedSurg unit, but also in Emergency Department and Behavioral Health units when needed
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers
- Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients
- Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance
- Provided transportation services for lift assist patients in hospital environment using appropriate equipment.
IU Health
UNIT SECRETARY
06.2014 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Performed duties primarily on MedSurg unit, but assisted in Emergency Room when needed
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients
- Provided information for patient admissions and discharges to foster timely processing
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks
- Monitored inventory levels and advised management of need for replenishment
- Transcribed doctors' medication orders, lab test requests and care plans
- Executed administrative duties to facilitate unit tasks and meet team goals
- Processed lab paperwork and requests according to physicians' orders
- Developed training protocols for new unit secretaries
- Drafted unit correspondence, memos, and department updates
- Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing
- Facilitated lab orders and medication administration
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff
- Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members
- Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database
- Organized patient files and streamlined operations to improve efficiency
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling transfers to receiving facilities.
CrownPointe Communities
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
06.2017 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly residents.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Provided care to residents throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized resident environment.
- Answered call lights and supported resident comfort and safety.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding residents with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing as needed.
- Assisted with feeding as needed and monitored intake to help residents achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Monitored resident vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Oversaw and maintained residents' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with residents to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Transported residents between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided safe mobility support to help residents move around personal and public spaces.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Education
Professional Certificate
from Data Entry
08.2023
University Overview
Professional Certificate
from Project Management
05.2023
University Overview
Jay County High School
High School Diploma
06.2008
University Overview
Skills
- Data Acquisition
- Equipment Maintenance
- Operation Monitoring and Analysis
- Patient Care and Education
- Therapeutic Interventions
- HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
- Verifying Patient Data
- Medical Terminology
- Quality Control Analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Database Software - Including Epic and Cerner
- Social Perceptiveness
Timeline
POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN
Adams Health Network
03.2022 - Current
POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN
IU Health
11.2019 - 04.2022
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
CrownPointe Communities
06.2017 - 06.2018
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
IU Health
06.2014 - 11.2019
UNIT SECRETARY
IU Health
06.2014 - 11.2019
Professional Certificate
from Data Entry
Professional Certificate
from Project Management
Jay County High School
High School Diploma
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