Dedra Folk
Orlando,FL
Summary
I am an 9 year AdventHealth employee, with a proven track record. I excel in cardiac rhythm recognition, as a current cardiac monitor technician and preciously as a EKG technician. Additionally I succeed in patient care, critical analysis, and teamwork. My experience has enabled me to precept others, instructing them in cardiology and department processes. I am currently advancing myself in the field of neurology, with the goal of continuing to contribute to healthcare teams and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardia Monitor Technician/Virtual Sitter
AdventHealth
01.2022 - Current
- Monitor/document patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
- Redirection of confused, at risk patients
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail while analyzing complex waveform patterns for abnormalities or changes in patient condition.
- Collaborate with healthcare team to maintain quality patient care.
- Serve as a dependable resource for nurses and other healthcare staff, providing guidance on cardiac monitor findings, and redirection of confused patients
- Preceptor- Supervise, guide, and teach new hires department policies and cardiology
EKG Technician
AdventHealth
02.2018 - 01.2022
- Evaluate electrical activity within heart.
- Assists doctors in performing cardiovascular exams on patients.
- Overseeing, administering, analyzing, and recording tests that require special EKG equipment.
- Treat each patient with utmost care and hospitality during their exam.
- Proficient in computer software that allows access to patient information and examination results.
- Perform trouble shooting within software for physicians, nurses and other hospital staff regarding EKGs and other cardiovascular tests (such as Holter monitors).
- Increase productivity by being proactive and detail oriented
Cardiac Monitor Tech/Virtual Sitter- Preceptor
AdventHealth
12.2024 - Current
- Mentor new hires in cardiology and lethal cardiac rhythm recognition
- Making sure the new hires are engrained with the cardiac monitor escalation process, monitoring policies procedures, and ensuring patient safety
- Guide in troubleshooting artifact and improper lead placement
- Instruct new hires on adequate communication skills with hospital staff, and proper documentation.
- Encouraging improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety
Patient Transporter
AdventHealth
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Transported patients to medical tests, rooms, and locations within hospital.
- Lifted patients from beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs onto medical equipment.
- Provided excellent patient care and comfort to all patients.
- Skilled in hospital computer software purposed to dispatch transporters to areas of need.
- Managed decisions within software application to expedite wait times and move patients in efficient order, increasing productivity.
- Transported medical supplies from hospital's central supply, and delivered equipment to floors and nursing units.
Teen Volunteer
Orlando Health
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Complemented paid staff to successfully execute organization's mission.
- Answered phones when HUC was unavailable and provided patients with requested information.
- Demonstrated positive social skills to build healthy relationships.
- Assisted nurses by performing nutritional, recreational, and comfort requests for patients
- Showed empathy and personal attention to patients, thus building trust in medical staff
- File organization and Data input
- Restock supplies
Education
Neurodiagnostic Technology - Neurology
Neurodiagnostic Technology Institute
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Valencia College
High School Diploma -
East River High School
Orlando, FL06.2014
Skills
- Cardiac rhythm recognition
- Patient monitoring
- Patient care
- First Aid and CPR
- Critical thinking
- Good listening
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Analytical
- Organization
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Troubleshooting
- Teamwork
- Patient Assessment
- Multitasking abilities
- Computer skills
- Data management
Certification
- Cardiac Monitoring
- CPR/First aid
Licensing
Nationally Licensed EMT
Timeline
Cardiac Monitor Tech/Virtual Sitter- Preceptor
AdventHealth
12.2024 - Current
Cardia Monitor Technician/Virtual Sitter
AdventHealth
01.2022 - Current
EKG Technician
AdventHealth
02.2018 - 01.2022
Patient Transporter
AdventHealth
01.2016 - 02.2018
Teen Volunteer
Orlando Health
05.2010 - 08.2010
Neurodiagnostic Technology - Neurology
Neurodiagnostic Technology Institute
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Valencia College
High School Diploma -
East River High School
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