Amy Savage
Tomball,TX
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with expertise in blood collection, phlebotomy, EKG monitoring, endoscopy procedures, and patient care. Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate and efficient support to patients with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Skilled in performing a variety of medical procedures while prioritizing the safety and comfort of individuals under my care. Dedicated team player with a strong work ethic and commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Medical Injector
Self Employed Services
11.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Provider in all basic neurotoxins
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
Blood Nurse
Houston Methodist
02.2021 - 11.2023
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Lab Tech II
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Pre Admitting and Pre Anesthesia Testing; Outpatient Lab
- Blood and Specimen Collections, perform EKGs and Venipuncture on all surgery patients and outpatients age ranging from Newborns NICU, Pediatrics, Adults, and Geriatrics
ENDO Tech
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Float Endo tech, Endoscopy EGD and colonoscopy collection procedures, Ebus collections sent to pathology, scope processing
Externship
Tomball Regional Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012
Education
Associate - Biotechnology, emphasis in Nursing
Lone Star College System
01.2012
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- Telemetry reading
- Patient Care
- Venipuncture
- Computer knowledge
- Flexible and adaptable
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
- Recognized by MHTW for saving a patient's life in the Outpatient lab during EKG reading
- Trained sterile OR ERCP scope culture processing
Licensureandcertificates
- PBT (ASCP)cm
- NCPT
- CNA
- PCT
- EKG certificate
- BLS CPR-AED
- Licensed Injector
Phonenumbers
8327971694, 8324032308
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
american sign language
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- Certified in all Neurotoxins
Timeline
Licensed Medical Injector
Self Employed Services
11.2023 - Current
Blood Nurse
Houston Methodist
02.2021 - 11.2023
ENDO Tech
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
01.2016 - 01.2017
Lab Tech II
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
01.2013 - 01.2018
Externship
Tomball Regional Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012
Associate - Biotechnology, emphasis in Nursing
Lone Star College System