Cindy Blunk
Estacada
Summary
Dedicated Cardiac Monitor Technician at Kaiser Permanente with expertise in advanced telemetry and ECG interpretation. Proficient in documenting patient data and troubleshooting equipment, ensuring optimal monitoring conditions. Recognized for swiftly identifying abnormal heart rhythms, enhancing patient safety during critical situations, and collaborating effectively with medical staff to deliver exceptional care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Kaiser Permanente
Clackamas
05.2011 - Current
- Monitored cardiac rhythms using advanced telemetry systems.
- Identified abnormal heart activity and alerted medical staff promptly.
- Documented patient data accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with nurses to ensure patient safety during monitoring.
- Assisted in the setup of cardiac monitoring equipment for patients.
- Maintained equipment functionality through regular checks and troubleshooting.
- Identified potential issues with the patient's ECG tracing before they become critical situations.
- Documented any changes made to the settings on the monitors throughout a procedure or test period.
- Cleaned and maintained heart monitors and EKG machine to remove dirt from electrodes for accurate measurements.
- Compared posted strips to previous strips to notify nursing staff of drastic changes.
- Interpreted complex waveforms associated with different types of arrhythmias accurately.
- Provided assistance during emergency situations by providing accurate readings from the monitor quickly.
- Reviewed patient information to determine normal and abnormal heart patterns.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Portland Community College
Portland, ORSkills
- Advanced telemetry
- ECG interpretation
- Patient data documentation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Monitor setup
- Cardio respiratory monitoring
Affiliations
- I am an avid gardener/homesteader. Love raising my own fruits,veggies
Timeline
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Kaiser Permanente
05.2011 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Portland Community College
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