Elizabeth Best
Blue Springs,Missouri
Summary
Talented Emergency Tech skilled at completing daily assignments and contributing to team success. Always willing to take on any task. Adapts quickly to new needs and policies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Services Technician
Childrens Mercy Hospital
02.2019 - Current
- Complied with all local, state, and federal requirements for safety and sanitation in healthcare environments
- Greeted patients and assisted with directions and registration process
- Arranged necessary reception at trauma centers by communicating patient conditions in advance
- Communicated with dispatchers to provide call details, updates, and to arrange reception of patients at emergency medical facilities
- Helped physicians begin immediate treatment by quickly conveying important vital statistics and treatments administered.
CPST
Childrens Mercy Hospital
05.2016 - Current
- Improved child safety awareness by conducting comprehensive car seat inspections and installations.
- Ensured proper usage of child restraint systems through meticulous assessments and adjustments.
- Educated parents and caregivers on best practices for child passenger safety, resulting in increased knowledge and confidence.
- Collaborated with local agencies to organize community events promoting child passenger safety initiatives.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry standards and regulations to provide accurate information during consultations.
Care Assistant
Childrens Mercy Hospital
01.2015 - 02.2019
- Implemented restorative and supportive care, including ambulating and positioning
- Maintained detailed records of care activities and reported general workload and notable incidents to RNs
- Supported activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Assisted with mobility needs such as moving between bed and wheelchair and helping patients reach bathroom facilities
- Encouraged patient independence with caring support for personal hygiene and mobility needs
- Supported individuals' personal hygiene by helping with basic tasks.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Truman Medical Center
07.2012 - 07.2014
- Protected patients by monitoring conditions and promptly reporting problems to RNs
- Documented actions, vitals, and orders in Cerner
- Transported patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds
- Moved specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items between authorized personnel and properly documented activities
- Prevented bedsores, consistently turning patients every 2 hours.
Certified Nursing Assistant
John Knox Village
04.2012 - 07.2012
- Handled non-medical patient care activities, including laundry, food preparation, and room cleaning
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with daily living activities
- Maximized patient comfort by keeping rooms clean and consistently meeting individual needs
- Enhanced patient physical recovery with emotional and social support.
Education
Associates in Arts -
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MOSkills
- BLS Certified
- Time management
- Prioritization of tasks
- Orthopedic Splint Application
- Basic Patient Care
- Phlebotomy Procedures
- 12-Lead Ekg Monitoring
- Cpr
- Organization and Planning
- Car seat expiration understanding
- Child safety education
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician
Timeline
Emergency Services Technician
Childrens Mercy Hospital
02.2019 - Current
CPST
Childrens Mercy Hospital
05.2016 - Current
Care Assistant
Childrens Mercy Hospital
01.2015 - 02.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Truman Medical Center
07.2012 - 07.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
John Knox Village
04.2012 - 07.2012
Associates in Arts -
Metropolitan Community College
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician
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