Bethanie Palmer

I currently work in several areas of Blue Mountain Hospital such as the Emergency Department, Med/surg, and OR department. I provide quality care and compassion to patients and their families.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

• Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
• Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.

• Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
• Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
• Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
• Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.

• Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
• Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
• Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
• Collected, organized and entered patient data into medical systems.