Emily Giedeman
Collinsville,IL
Summary
To obtain the position of a medical assistant where I would utilize my knowledge of phlebotomy - related processes and other medical protocols I have learned throughout working in the medical field
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Anderson Hospital
Maryville, IL
03.2022 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, monitoring vital signs and reporting changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in daily activities, promoting patient comfort and safety within assigned units.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas to ensure a hygienic environment.
- Performed necessary preoperative testing on multiple patients, including venipunctures and EKG's
Phlebotomist II
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
O’Fallon, Illinois
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Making punctures in the vein with a needle for the purpose of obtaining blood
- Introducing myself upon walking into the patient's room
- Properly identifying the patient using two different methods of identification
- Properly reading the labs needed for that patient
- Gathering necessary materials for a blood draw
- Drawing the tubes in the correct order (this is so important)
- Properly labeling the tubes or placing the labels on the tube the correct way
- Obtaining blood cultures using the right techniques
- Having basic lab knowledge of the different blood tests ordered
- Always keeping patient information private and secure
Patient Care Technician
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, Missouri
04.2016 - 10.2019
- Taking care of a list of patients (sometimes surgical) with whatever they may need
- Taking vitals on patients
- Checking blood sugars
- Obtaining blood work orders and drawing the tubes in the correct order
- Drawing nightly labs (sometimes timed or with specific drawing instructions)
- Walking patients
- Performing EKG’s
- Performing ADL’s
- Assisting my patients with any other needs they may have
- Receiving report and coordinating care with the RN
- Performing CPR if needed
Certified Nursing Assistant
Liberty Village of Maryville
Maryville, Illinois
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Day to day care for residents in a skilled nursing unit
- Coordinates resident care with nursing staff
- Resident vitals
- Book and computer charting
- Resident showers to include dressing and grooming
- Assist with resident feedings
- Assist with ambulation and transferring of residents using gait belts, hoyer lifts, mechanical lifts, stand aide
- Turn and position residents
- Trained to use isolation equipment i.e. MRSA, VRE, C Diff residents
- Trained and experienced working in a locked dementia unit
- Accompany residents to extracurricular activities such as bingo, music, aromatherapy, nail and hair salon
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hitz Memorial Home
Alhambra, Illinois
11.2013 - 03.2014
- Day to day care for residents in a nursing home
- Coordinates resident care with nursing staff
- Resident vitals
- Book and computer charting
- Resident showers to include dressing and grooming
- Assist with resident feedings
- Assist with ambulation and transferring of residents using gait belts, hoyer lifts, mechanical lifts, stand aide
- Turn and position residents
- Accompany residents to extracurricular activities such as bingo, music, aromatherapy, nail and hair salon
Lead Infant Teacher
Sonrise Christian Education Center
Greenville, Illinois
03.2010 - 05.2013
- Child Care for infants 6 weeks through 18 months
- One on one care for infants
- Created age appropriate lesson plans
- Supervised field trips
- Coordinated weekly status updates with parents
Latchkey Teacher
Wee Care Day Care
Highland, Illinois
08.2008 - 03.2010
- Coordinator of day care activities
- Provided day care to school age children before and after school and during the summer
- Assisted in the toddler room during the day while school age children were in class
Nanny
Zobrist Nanny
Highland, Illinois
04.2006 - 08.2008
- Professional Nanny for 3 and 6 year old sisters
- Coordinates daily schedule with parents
- Accompanied girls on daily and weekly extracurricular activities
- Provided crafts and activities
Education
General Studies
Southwestern Illinois College
04-2019
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate - undefined
Kaskaskia College
08-2014
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Proficient in venipuncture
- Has conducted many EKG's
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Anderson Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist II
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
11.2019 - 09.2021
Patient Care Technician
Barnes Jewish Hospital
04.2016 - 10.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Liberty Village of Maryville
04.2014 - 05.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hitz Memorial Home
11.2013 - 03.2014
Lead Infant Teacher
Sonrise Christian Education Center
03.2010 - 05.2013
Latchkey Teacher
Wee Care Day Care
08.2008 - 03.2010
Nanny
Zobrist Nanny
04.2006 - 08.2008
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate - undefined
Kaskaskia College
General Studies
Southwestern Illinois College