Brooke Harper

• Performed vital sign measurements including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure and respiration.
• Assisted nurses with patient care activities such as bathing, dressing and feeding.
• Collected specimens for laboratory testing.
• Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided in accordance with hospital policies.
• Answered call lights promptly to respond to patient needs in a timely manner.
• Assisted with transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs or stretchers using proper techniques.
• Performed basic clerical tasks such as filing documents, answering phones and scheduling appointments.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations in accordance with established protocols.
• Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.

AWARDS: Daisy Team Award, 3 Bee Awards

• Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
• Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
• Collected biological specimens and blood draw, then packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
• Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
• Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
• Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Floated to other units in need of staffing for the day, such as Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, ER/CDU, ICU/MICU.

• Coordinated and set up supplies and equipment for planned procedures.
• Maintained clean and sterile fields in operating rooms when assisting anesthesiologists.
• Kept work areas and equipment clean and sanitized for optimal protection.
• Helped place intravenous infusion lines and invasive pressure monitoring devices.
• Set up pressure transducers by properly calibrating transducers and pressure nodules.
• Changed breathing tubing and suction canisters between cases.
• Performed pre-operative and post-operative examinations to check patients' vitals and health status.
• Cleaned and restocked carts in operating rooms for general surgery and labor and delivery.
• Took appropriate action for malfunctioning equipment and utilized bio-technicians if unable to troubleshoot problem.

• Travel weekly to 5 DE locations, along with 1 PA location.
• Assist in opening the clinic, locking and unlocking the doors, and maintaining a clean waiting area.
• Welcome all On-Site Clinic patients and visitors by greeting them with a friendly demeanor, answering inquiries and directing them through the registration process.
• Answer multi-phone lines, filing, faxing, scanning documentation, and complete phone sheets.
• Performed basic, non-invasive medical assistant duties.