Douglas Souris
La Plata,Md
Summary
Passionate about promoting lasting customer satisfaction by delivering quality service and unparalleled support. Proficient in customer service best practices and related options.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
EEG Tech II
Childrens National Medical Center
09.2008 - 11.2018
- Perform Routine and long-term monitoring on Newborn to 18 years of age
- Monitor EEGs for seizures and behavioral changes
- Supervise new EEG Techs
- Perform general recovery of tests on computer that could not be downloaded to server.
- Improved team productivity by implementing effective time management strategies during projects.
EEG/EKG Tech
Civista Medical center
09.1999 - 09.2008
- Perform EKGs or assist Nursing staff with difficult patients.
- Process Studies for MD review
- Perform routine EEGs on adults
- Process, file, and submit for billing.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with diverse teams to achieve shared objectives in timely manner.
- Optimized digital resources through routine troubleshooting and proactive system updates.
Patient Care Assistant ICU
Civista Medical Center
06.1997 - 09.1999
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare staff to ensure understanding and address concerns.
- Prioritized confidentiality by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
- Logged and filed classified documents.
- Preformed EEG on 10 patients per day
- Managed approximately 8 patients under intensive care.
ER Tech II
Civista Medical Center
06.1989 - 06.1997
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Collected vital signs accurately and consistently, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Applied critical thinking skills in various situations such as prioritizing tasks based on severity level or recognizing potential life-threatening conditions.
- Assisted with wound care and dressing changes, promoting proper healing and preventing potential complications.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay current on best practices within emergency medicine field.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging moments, fostering trust and open communication with healthcare providers.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
Education
Basic EEG Tech Board Prep - EEG Technician
California College For Health Sciences
Colvis CA09.1999
National Resistry Paramedic Course - Emergency Medical Technology
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD06.1991
Some College (No Degree) - EKG Instructor Course
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MDMaryland EMT Course - Basic Emergency Medicine
Southern Maryland Fire And Rescue Training Center
La Plata, MD03.1985
No Degree - Basic Field Medic And Clinical Specilist
Military Academy of Health Sciences
San Antonio, TX08.1978
Skills
- Machine Learning
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Computer Networking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Data Entry
Volunteer
Project Veteran House 2022-Present
Dentsville EMS 2012-2019
Charles County Mobile Intensive Care Unit 1994 -1996
Charles County Rescue Squad 1984 to 1996
Bel Alton Fire Department 1983 to1985
Additional Information
References upon request
Timeline
EEG Tech II
Childrens National Medical Center
09.2008 - 11.2018
EEG/EKG Tech
Civista Medical center
09.1999 - 09.2008
Patient Care Assistant ICU
Civista Medical Center
06.1997 - 09.1999
ER Tech II
Civista Medical Center
06.1989 - 06.1997
Basic EEG Tech Board Prep - EEG Technician
California College For Health Sciences
National Resistry Paramedic Course - Emergency Medical Technology
College of Southern Maryland
Some College (No Degree) - EKG Instructor Course
College of Southern Maryland
Maryland EMT Course - Basic Emergency Medicine
Southern Maryland Fire And Rescue Training Center
No Degree - Basic Field Medic And Clinical Specilist
Military Academy of Health Sciences
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