Charlotte Heath
Texarkana
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly dedicated healthcare professional with solid background in conducting tests and assisting with procedures to help diagnose and treat diverse cardiovascular issues. Well-trained in Cardiac and Phillips, GE, Spacelab equipment. Excellent bedside manner with keen observational skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Monitor Technician
Medical City Denton
Denton
10.2019 - Current
- Assisted nurses in monitoring patient vital signs and documenting changes.
- Provided support to nursing staff by responding to call lights, answering questions, and providing assistance with bedside care.
- Observed cardiac monitors for arrhythmias or other irregularities.
Monitor Technician, Neurodiagnostic EEG,
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas
07.2018 - 01.2022
- Recorded vascular information such as blood pressure, limb volume changes and oxygen saturation to inform diagnostic processes.
- Maintained confidential records on patient treatments and diagnosis to alleviate possible data breaches.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
- Managed weekly inventory and supply tracking, noting items requiring reorder and charges.
- Measure PRI. QRS. ST intervals save strips in Epic report any changing to RN and Doctors.
- Tested patient cardiac activity with specialized equipment to conduct tests such as echocardiograms, phonocardiograms and electrocardiograms.
- Checked, tested and maintained cardiology equipment to uphold optimal diagnostic standards.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of 10-20 system of electrode placement when performing EEGs.
- Monitored patients via EEG during sleep cycles to help identify unusual activity after standard EEG test.
- Positioned patients on examination table, confirmed optimum testing conditions, accurately placed electrodes and continuously monitored tests.
- Measured electrical activity of brain waves using electroencephalograph (EEG) instrument to detect brain disorders.
- Assisted physician in surgery by facilitating continuous EEG monitoring, video monitoring and recordings to assure complete and accurate results.
- Prepared room and equipment for effective EEG operation and patient comfort and assisted physician as needed.
- Tracked patients during tests and surgeries with assistance of EEG, EP instruments and video recording equipment.
- Conducted EEG work according to current proven neurodiagnostics techniques as endorsed by ABRET (American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists).
Monitor Technician-PRN-FullTime
Baylor Scott & White Health BUMC & Heart Hospital
Plano
06.2009 - 08.2020
- Set up equipment to prepare for patient procedures and tests.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
- Measure Heart Rate PRI. QRS. ST. interval report changes to RN and Doctor.
- Recorded vascular information such as blood pressure, limb volume changes and oxygen saturation to inform diagnostic processes.
- Tested patient cardiac activity with specialized equipment to conduct tests such as echocardiograms, phonocardiograms and electrocardiograms.
- Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.
Monitor Technician,Admission Specialist,Secretary
Presbyterian Hospital Of Dallas-Rockwall-THR
Dallas
03.1994 - 03.2016
- Tested patient cardiac activity with specialized equipment to conduct tests such as echocardiograms, phonocardiograms and electrocardiograms.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
- Organized and managed customer records, maintaining strict compliance with data privacy laws.
- Delivered an exceptional level of service to each patient by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Checked, tested and maintained cardiology equipment to uphold optimal diagnostic standards.
- Compared measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to evaluate conditions and identify abnormalities.
- Interviewed patients to collect medical information and insurance details.
- Executed clerical tasks and assisted with all unit duties as directed.
- Transcribed doctors’ orders, including medication and lab test requests.
- Maintained strong and trusting rapport with patients and all healthcare staff to build relationships.
- Provided patient information to facilitate timely admissions and discharges.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TXSome College (No Degree) - Computer-10 Key
Eastfield College
Mesquite, TXSkills
- ECG rhythm interpretation
- EEG
- Infection control standards
- Application preparation
- Customer relations
- Multi-line phone systems
- Medical chart documentatio
- Equipment operations
- Commission Notary Public
Timeline
Monitor Technician
Medical City Denton
10.2019 - Current
Monitor Technician, Neurodiagnostic EEG,
UT Southwestern Medical Center
07.2018 - 01.2022
Monitor Technician-PRN-FullTime
Baylor Scott & White Health BUMC & Heart Hospital
06.2009 - 08.2020
Monitor Technician,Admission Specialist,Secretary
Presbyterian Hospital Of Dallas-Rockwall-THR
03.1994 - 03.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Texarkana College
Some College (No Degree) - Computer-10 Key
Eastfield College