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Caitlin Dempsey

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Passionate, patient-focused Emergency Room Technician offering 10+ years of experience with a background that provides a strong work ethic and knowledge of the position. I pride myself in being a team leader as well as team player. Trustworthy, dependable, and responsible professional comfortable working in fast-paced environment that includes prioritization and adapting quickly to changes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Department Technician

Memorial Hospital West
04.2017 - Current
  • Uses clinical judgement to assess extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize for triage purposes.
  • Insert peripheral IVs
  • Responds to all codes, including stroke alerts, cardiac and/or respiratory arrests, etc.
  • Responds to all rescue alerts on entire first floor of hospital.
  • Preforms 12 lead EKG, reports abnormal findings.
  • Collect samples including blood, urine, stool, wound cultures, covid/flu swabs etc.; label specimens properly
  • Assists in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of cardiac telemetry monitoring
  • Apply orthopedic devices such as OCL splints, traction, sling and swath, knee immobilizer, etc.
  • Responsible for patient education and documentation on orthopedic assistive devices such as crutches, walker etc.
  • Safely transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.

Advanced Patient Care Technician

Memorial Hospital Regional
10.2013 - 04.2017
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Collected specimens including blood, urine, stool, sputum, wound cultures, etc.
  • Inserted IVs
  • Performed 12 lead EKGs and reported abnormal findings.
  • Responded to rapid response, codes, stroke alerts.
  • Documented vital sounds q4h and reported abnormal findings to RN.
  • Documented Accu checks q4h and reported abnormal hyperglycemia/ hypoglycemia results.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as eating, bathing, walking etc.
  • Assisted patients with Physical and Occupational therapy.
  • Assisted in wound care.
  • Assisted with patient transfers and ambulation.

Emergency Room Technician

Hunterdon Medical Center
04.2012 - 09.2013
  • Uses clinical judgement to assess extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize for triage purposes to both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Insert peripheral IVs and heel sticks for infants.
  • Responds to all codes, including stroke alerts, cardiac and/or respiratory arrests, etc.
  • Preforms 12 lead EKG
  • Collect samples including blood, urine, stool, wound cultures, swabs etc.; label specimens properly
  • Assists in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of cardiac telemetry monitoring
  • Apply orthopedic devices such as OCL splints, traction, sling and swath, knee immobilizer, etc.
  • Responsible for patient education and documentation on orthopedic assistive devices such as crutches, walker etc.
  • Safely transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.

Patient Transporter

Hackettstown Medical Center
05.2008 - 04.2012
  • Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas via beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
  • Collaborated with CNAs, nurses, and physicians to maintain stability during transport.
  • Placed patients on cardiac monitors for transport to other departments.
  • Assisted patients in using oxygen tanks and other medical equipment.
  • Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient transportation to enable tracking history and report to management.
  • Cleaned and sanitized hospital equipment.
  • Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
  • Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories.
  • Checked patient rooms for adequate linens and supplies and restocked as necessary.
  • Assisted with discharge process by escorting patients with belongings to leave facility safely and comfortably.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Prerequisites

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nursing

County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ

Certified Nursing Assistant /ER Tech

Warren County Community College
Washington, NJ

High School Diploma -

Hackettstown High School
Hackettstown, NJ
06.2007

Skills

  • Basic Life Support Certified
  • IV insertion and removal
  • Foley and Straight Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Aseptic Phlebotomy
  • Accu Checks
  • Aseptic Phlebotomy techniques
  • Nasogastric (NG) Tubes Insertion
  • Applying Orthopedic Splints
  • Orthopedic device education and documentation
  • Wound Care
  • Dispatch Communication Protocols
  • EPIC software

Timeline

Emergency Department Technician

Memorial Hospital West
04.2017 - Current

Advanced Patient Care Technician

Memorial Hospital Regional
10.2013 - 04.2017

Emergency Room Technician

Hunterdon Medical Center
04.2012 - 09.2013

Patient Transporter

Hackettstown Medical Center
05.2008 - 04.2012

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Prerequisites

Broward College

Nursing

County College of Morris

Certified Nursing Assistant /ER Tech

Warren County Community College

High School Diploma -

Hackettstown High School

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