Breanna Allen

Provide technical support to Emergency and Orthopedic Departments, and inpatient nursing, in the application of casts, orthopedic appliances and traction equipment. Assists providers with orthopedic procedures and other tasks associated with client care. Provides information to clients and staff regarding application and care of orthopedic equipment and casts.

• Provide technical support to providers in the care of patients with orthopedic problems. Through proper application, adjustment, repair and removal of all types of casts, splints and soft appliances. In accordance with established procedures and under direction of M.D. or P.A.
• Provide technical support and assistance to providers during orthopedic procedures and post-operatively. Through proper application of casts, assisting with supplies and equipment, proper positioning of patients and transfer of patients to X-ray for films. Under direction of M.D. or P.A.
• Provide assistance and technical support to Emergency Department MDs and RNs in treatment and care of ED clients, providing wound care, transporting clients, assisting with clerical duties, and assisting with other procedures and tasks under direction and supervision of MD and RN staff.
• Set-up and adjust traction equipment in accordance with established procedure under direction of MDs.
• Provide information and instructions to clients regarding problems with casts or other orthopedic appliances under direction of MD and in accordance with departmental procedure.
• Ensure adequate amounts of orthopedic supplies and maintain orthopedic equipment by routine ordering of supplies and coordinating repair and replacement of equipment under supervision of department manager and in accordance with departmental procedure. Performs other duties as requested.
• Provided direct assistance to the orthopedic surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Assisted in casting, splinting and bracing of fractures or other orthopedic injuries.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment in the operating room at all times.
• Provided education to patients regarding their condition, treatment plan and post-operative care instructions.
• Instructed patients on proper use of crutches and braces following an injury or surgery.
• Provided wound care services such as changing dressings or applying topical ointments.
• Responded promptly to emergency situations involving orthopedic trauma cases.
• Worked collaboratively with other healthcare providers including nurses, physicians and radiologists.
• Maintained accurate patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Applied wide range of casting and traction techniques in accordance with established practices and physician instructions.
• Handled surgical table equipment, positioned patients and applied plaster casts and dressings.
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• Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN and medical staff
• Accurately document pertinent patient information using verbal, written and electronic communication according to ED policy procedures and standards and time frames
• Assists in making observations, gathering data and identifying patient care needs
• Assists with clerical and communication tasks to support patient care
• Assists with updating the Emergency Room Tracking Board (ERTB) via EPIC
• Utilizes ERTB to improve patient flow
• Performs order data entry as assigned by RN or medical staff
• Communicates with patients, family, physicians, other departments, unit personnel, and peers in an accurate, courteous, and professional manner
• High pressure situations (code blue, code 3 medic, and high level trauma patients)
• Basic Airway Management
• CPR
• Vital Signs
• EKG's
• Point of Care Testing
• Phlebotomy & blood glucose checks
• Collection of urine specimen
• Removal of peripheral IV
• Visual acuity
• Decontamination/washdown
• Provide 1:1 observations for patient safety in accordance with training
• Wound and suture/staple care and set up
• Orthopedic splinting
• Eye & ear irrigation
• Cleaning, stocking, and maintenance of department equipment and supplies
• Lifting, transferring, and transporting patients
• Transports patients from ER to other departments of the hospital
• Transports and assists with trauma patients from Helipad to ER
• Accompanies RN and patient to radiology (CT/MRI/XRAY/US)

• Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN and medical staff
• Assists in making observations, gathering data and identifying patient care needs
• Assists with clerical and communication tasks to support patient care
• Acts as unit clerk; utilizes hospital information systems according to hospital policy
• Discharges patients and enter charges for patients in a timely manner via EPIC EMR system
• Assists with updating the Emergency Room Tracking Board/Care Manager (ERTB)
• Utilizes ERTB to improve patient flow
• Performs order data entry as assigned by RN or medical staff
• Communicates with patients, family, physicians, other departments, unit personnel, and peers in an accurate, courteous, and professional manner
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations
• Basic Airway Management
• CPR
• Vital Signs
• EKG's
• Point of Care Testing
• Phlebotomy & blood glucose checks
• Collection of urine specimen
• Removal of peripheral IV and urinary catheters
• Wound care and set up
• Orthopedic splinting
• Suture/staple removal
• Eye & Ear irrigation
• Visual acuity
• Peak flow
• Breath alcohol
• Cleaning, stocking, and maintenance of department equipment and supplies
• Lifting, transferring, and transporting patients
• Decontamination/wash-down

• Company Overview: Lead Medical Assistant for Coved Testing - 3 month contract job through Clinical Staffing Solutions Agency
• In charge of communication between agency and head of athletic department
• Maintaining knowledge on proper techniques and processes for various Covid-19 tests
• Maintaining supplies and orders as needed
• Verifying all student forms are filled out correctly
• Documenting results of each student and maintaining patient confidentiality
• Setting up designated testing site and maintaining cleanliness of test site
• Crowd control
• Greeting students and verifying identification of all athletic students to be tested
• Collecting a thorough sample via nasal swab and inserting the sample into the provided tube/cartridge/booklet then waiting 15 minutes before analyzing final results
• Properly disposing of all samples and testing materials after analyzing
• Lead Medical Assistant for Coved Testing - 3 month contract job through Clinical Staffing Solutions Agency

• Checking in and rooming patients
• Verifying proper patient identification
• Obtaining patient's vitals
• Reviewing patient medical history
• Updating patient's information via EClinicalWorks EMR system
• Entering orders for CT's, MRI's, Ultrasounds, and X-rays
• Entering orders for injections (Visco)
• Entering orders for orthotics (braces, casts, splints)
• Checking out patients and scheduling appointments
• Referring patients to other doctors/specialists
• Working directly with a variety of Orthopedic specialists/surgeons, including the trauma orthopedic surgeon
• Drawing up medication to be administered by the physician
• Creating and properly disposing of sterile fields for procedures
• Removing bandages and steri-strips from postoperative patients
• Removing staples or sutures from postoperative patients and applying steri-strips to cleaned site
• Proper cleaning and stocking supplies of exam rooms
• Traveling to satellite offices (Bordentown, Mercerville, and Pennington)
• Collecting all necessary items (equipment, medications, supplies) for travel

• Checking in and rooming patients
• Verifying proper patient identification
• Obtaining patient's vitals
• Reviewing patient medical history
• Updating patient's information via AthenaNet EMR system
• Obtaining urine and uroflow samples
• Obtaining cultures and running dipstick tests from urine
• Documenting and sending off all samples and biopsies to preferred labs
• Performing PVR's
• Drawing up medication to be administered by the physician
• Performing injections
• Providing oral and injectable antibiotics prior to procedures
• Creating and properly disposing of sterile fields for procedures
• Educating patients with knowledge of procedures, including pre instructions and post instructions
• Assisting providers with Bladder and Prostate Biopsies, Cystoscopies, Urethral Dilations, Space Oars, Urolifts, and Vasectomies
• Traveling to satellite offices (Bordentown, Marlton, Springdale, and Willingboro)
• Collecting all necessary items (equipment, medications, supplies) for travel

• Checking in and rooming patients
• Verifying proper patient identification
• Obtaining patient's vitals
• Reviewing patient medical history
• In room scribing via AthenaNet EMR
• Collecting necessary data for both patient's and physicians
• Performing Prior Authorization's for prescribed medications via CoverMyMeds and phone
• Performing IM injections
• Reviewing Intrathecal pain pumps
• Drawing up medication to be administered by the physician
• Creating and properly disposing of sterile fields for procedures
• Assisting physicians with Trigger Point Injections, Major and Minor Joint Injections with Ultrasound and X-ray, Caudals, Discograms, Medial Branch Blocks, and Radiofrequency Ablation of the nerves
• Traveling to Fairbanks, AK
• Collecting all necessary items (equipment, medications, supplies) for travel
• Driving myself to and from the airport

• Checking in and rooming patients
• Verifying proper patient identification
• Obtaining patient's vitals
• Reviewing patient medical history
• Completing patient chart notes via Cerner EMR
• Performing Blood Draws, EKG's, Blood Glucose Testing, and Urinalysis
• Assisting physicians with Birth Control Placement, Cervical Biopsies, Colposcopies, Endometrial or Uterine Biopsies, LEEP's, Pap Smears, and Pessary Ring Placement