Danielle Lewis-Cowan

• Currently work in the Cardiac Procedure unit in the Hybrid PACU/Recovery where I help Prep/Recovery our TAVR/heart cath/ EP patients after there procedure's which includes removal of there groin sheaths and also the remove of IABP(Balloon Pump) from patients
• I start and discontinue IV's, draw labs when needed
• Assisted in training new employees, sharing best practices and fostering a supportive work environment.

• I'm preoperative tech on a Cardiac Procedure Unit
• I also, help prep the patient for their procedure
• I run a test called Resting Oxygen Consumption( ROCA)
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care.

• Worked in a Otolaryngology clinic assisting the doctor's with procedures, rooming, setting up scopes, room turn overs, intake , vitals , updating patients medical history , cleaning and Sterilized instruments and scopes for reuse , suture removal , stocking
• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
• Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
• Facilitated positive patient experience, greeting patients warmly and providing clear directions within clinic.

Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.

• Worked as a medical assistant at the Kellogg Eye Center on the PACU floor assisting the nurses with postoperative care on the patients
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care.

• Worked in the Radiation Oncology dept
• I vital patients at check- in, room patients, performed phlebotomy daily , assist patients to check out , also work off the Michart computer system, uploaded consent for treatment into patient charts
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
• Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
• Prepared exam room and sterilizing instruments.
• Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
• Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.

• Assembly line worker
• Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment.
• Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and ensure seamless workflow on the assembly line.
• Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
• Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.

• Worked on the Cardiovascular floor in the CVC PACU unit , where we prep pts
• For for surgery, transport, check blood glucose, run blood gaskets , vitals, D/C IV's, collect labs also assist the nurses with prep and postoperative care on the patients
• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.

• I worked on the Kidney floor in an Acute Dialysis room as a dialysis tech, I worked between 2 hospitals Botsford and Garden City
• I ran patients, setup and breakdown patients machines, monitor pt's , did every2 hour water checks, Bleaching of machines keep each station stocked as needed, do necessary paper work that needed to be done also 15min, vitals as well, consult with the doctor on a patient as needed, transport an setup machine in ICU for the nurse, bedpan assistant..among several other tasks that was asked or within the job duties
• Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
• Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
• Responded to dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
• Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters.
• Disinfected dialysis station, equipment and chairs after completion of each patient treatment.
• Provided pre-and post-hemodialysis assessments for each patient, identifying potential concerns before they escalated into more serious issues.
• Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, adhering to infection control protocols and minimizing risks.
• Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
• Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
• Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
• Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
• Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
• Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
• Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.

Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.

• Transport patients to and from therapy, also includes billing, stocking and neatness of the therapy room, filing an copying for soft and hard charts and assisting the therapist with their patients in and out of the therapy room as well at the patients home,as well in room with dressing, bathing, walking, standing, cooking, transporting
• Maintained a clean and organized therapy environment, promoting safety and efficiency.
• Transferred, moved and ambulated patients to and from departments with wheelchairs and stretchers.
• Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks, ensuring optimal functionality during therapy sessions.
• Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
• Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
• Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
• Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
• Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.