Erica Frazier
Atlanta
Summary
A highly collaborative team player who works closely with peers and management to achieve targeted objectives. Strong qualities include excellent oral communication, customer service, leadership, motivational, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Has a natural ability to establish and cultivate relationships with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Consistently receives outstanding performance evaluations in all positions held and demonstrates accuracy in completing annual certifications on time. Well-versed in cardiovascular diagnostics and patient care as a healthcare professional. Excels at supporting intricate cardiovascular procedures and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Collaborative teamwork and adaptive problem-solving skills shine in dynamic clinical environments. Skilled in performing echocardiography, vascular testing, and patient monitoring. Has a flexible approach to work and is able to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the healthcare industry.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Technologist-Special Procedures
Texas Health Dallas
07.2024 - Current
- Improved team collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment by following proper sterilization procedures for instruments used in invasive cardiac testing.
- Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
- Assisted surgeons during interventional cardiac procedures such as TAVR/angioplasties or stent placements, facilitating successful outcomes for patients.
Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist
Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment by following strict sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
- Enhanced patient safety by strictly adhering to established protocols and guidelines during invasive procedures.
- Assisted physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac conditions, contributing to a higher success rate in patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex cardiac conditions.
Clinical Experience
Emory University Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Completed 900 hours of clinical training in various healthcare settings, including hospitals and medical clinics
- Proficient in conducting diagnostic imaging procedures for Peripheral, cardiac, port placement, paracentesis, PTCA Stent and Basic EP lab-(permanent / temporary pacemaker
- Skilled in utilizing imaging equipment such as X-ray machines, CT scanners, and MRI machines
- Demonstrated knowledge of radiation safety protocols observing ALARA and patient care techniques in line with HIPAA
- Right Heart Catherization
- Diagnostic Left Heart Catherization
- IV placement, Lead placement
- Thoracentesis
- IABP Pump equipment setup
- Transcatheter/Thrombolysis
- IPC/DVT, TAVR, Paracentesis
- Performing venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures(access)
- Scrub, Circulator, Monitor (EPIC Sys.)
- Restocks equipment by expiration date, transports patients
- Participated in organizational committees focused on continuous improvement of anesthesia services, contributing valuable insights based on clinical experience.
Federal Officer
Department of Homeland Security(TSA)
04.2008 - 04.2021
- Bomb detection for planes, passengers, and luggage
- Behavior Detection Officer(promotion), Insider threat team
- Known for honesty and confidentiality in handling employers’ transactions
- Possess a required security clearance in combination with position based upon comprehensive governmental background investigation
- Team player who works closely with peers and management to achieve targeted objectives
- Strong qualities include excellent oral communication, customer service, leadership, motivational, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Easily establish and cultivate relationships with persons from multicultural backgrounds
- Continuously received outstanding performance evaluations in all positions held as well as 100% accuracy in annual certification
- Collaborated with internal departments to develop comprehensive emergency preparedness plans.
Education
Health Science Degree-AAS - BIOLOGY
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Atlanta, GAHealth Science Degree-AAS - MATHEMATICS
Clayton State University
Morrow, GAAssociate of Applied Science - Invasive Cardiovascular Technology-R.C.I.S.
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA12-2023
Skills
- Radiological Imaging
- ASD/PFO Surgical Closure
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement-TAVR
- LHC/RHC
- Perm/temp pacer
- Closure devices(Perclose /Angioseal /MYNX/MYNX-venous,Safeguard/Syvek)
- Efficient Wire Management
- Cardiac rhythm analysis
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- IMPELLA
- Proficient in ACIST and 3 port Manifold
OBJECTIVE
Encounter an organization with growth opportunities while achieving great patient care.
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Clinical Experience
Right Heart Catheterization, Diagnostic Left Heart Catheterization, IV placement, Lead placement, Thoracentesis, IABP Pump equipment setup, Transcatheter/Thrombolysis, IPC/DVT, TAVR, Paracentesis, Performing venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures (access), Scrub, Circulator, Monitor (EPIC Sys.), Restocks equipment by expiration date, Transports patients, 900, Emory University Hospital, WellStar (Griffin), Piedmont (Fayetteville), Proficient in conducting diagnostic imaging procedures for Peripheral, cardiac, port placement, paracentesis PTCA Stent and EP lab., Skilled in utilizing imaging equipment such as X-ray machines, CT scanners, and MRI machines., Demonstrated knowledge of radiation safety protocols observing ALARA and patient care techniques in line with HIPAA.
Certifications & Licensure
*R.C.I.S
*ACLS
*BLS
Timeline
Cardiovascular Technologist-Special Procedures
Texas Health Dallas
07.2024 - Current
Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist
Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital
03.2024 - 07.2024
Clinical Experience
Emory University Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2022
Federal Officer
Department of Homeland Security(TSA)
04.2008 - 04.2021
Health Science Degree-AAS - MATHEMATICS
Clayton State University
Health Science Degree-AAS - BIOLOGY
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Associate of Applied Science - Invasive Cardiovascular Technology-R.C.I.S.
Southern Crescent Technical College