Emily Friar
Grand Rapids,Michigan
Summary
Courteous Nursing Technician with nearly 7 years of comprehensive experience working in a clinical setting. Highly skilled in providing topnotch patient care and services each shift. Well-versed in assisting patients with basic personal care while offering kindness and respect. Experience in maintaining patient stability by checking vital signs and recording intake and output information. Genuine and empathetic with proven history of superior performance in related roles. Proficient in Cerner and Epic electronic health record software's.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Technician 1 MHC and 7N
Corewell Health
01.2023 - Current
- Perform vital signs, glucose monitoring and electrocardiograms for registered nurses. Documented any intake prior to procedure according to protocol standards.
- Look for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtain necessary care for medical concerns.
- Notifies RN of abnormal vital signs, observations, patient concerns and blood glucose values
- Empties drains and performs drain dressing changes
- Inserts urinary catheters and performs catheter care
- Document information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Protect and promote patient rights and assisted individuals to achieve maximum independence.
- Update essential staff on patients' vitals and heart rhythms.
- Complete daily patient charting with Epic software. Utilize programs such as Muse, Zio, and Cardio Day for heart monitors and electrocardiograms.
- Engage with patient family and friends to provide a courteous visit experience.
- Monitor telemetry and vital signs for a 2-procedure room unit that has procedures in each room occurring every 30-45 minutes.
- Assist patients gently and respectfully with daily living activities and documented care per unit protocols.
- Assist patients during ambulation and help those that just had anesthesia out to their vehicles.
- Use mobility devices to transport patients.
- Turn or re-position bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
- Maintain a clean and neat environment in the patient care area, checked, ordered, and restocked supplies plus nutrition for the entire unit. Handled linen management and trash removal when necessary.
Medical Assistant
The Psoriasis and Eczema Treatment Center
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies following procedure and standards.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages from patients to the physician assistant about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD coding.
- Injected Biologic Medications, and performed NB-UVB light therapy.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity. I participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
Patient Care Assistant
Holland Hospital
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Night-shift patient care assistant in Holland Hospital's 30-Bed ICU.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to registered nurse or attending physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Removed IV's, performed glucose monitoring and inserted/removed foley catheters.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting patients with shaving, bathing, oral hygiene, and exercising to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
Medical Scribe
Helix Solutions - Corewell Health
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Followed clinicians throughout shift in a high-volume emergency room.
- Input details about patient histories, physical examinations, medications and other information into electronic medical records.
- Prepared and sent patient documentation to physician for review and approval via authentication of detailed data entry and facility-specific procedures.
- Interpreted medical and pharmacological terminology in order to accurately chart encounter for clinician.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI08-2025
Skills
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Effective Communicator
- Bedside Manner
- Willingness to Learn
- Attention to Detail
- Emotional Intelligence
- Consistent Follow Through
- Time Management
- Empathetic and Compassionate Care
- Vital Signs Collection
- Basic Life Support
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Mobility Assistance
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Observation Documentation
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Patient Communication
Accomplishments
- Grand Valley State University Dean's List - Fall 2018
- Grand Valley State University Dean's List - Winter 2020
- Vice president of Beta Beta Beta Biological Honors Society - 2020-2021
Timeline
Nursing Technician 1 MHC and 7N
Corewell Health
01.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
The Psoriasis and Eczema Treatment Center
08.2021 - 03.2022
Patient Care Assistant
Holland Hospital
10.2019 - 07.2021
Medical Scribe
Helix Solutions - Corewell Health
07.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University
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