Erica Lambright
Huntsville,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented healthcare professional with over a decade of ICU and clinical support experience. Expertise in accurate documentation and compliance with HIPAA regulations. Proficient in EMR systems and medical terminology, ensuring high standards of patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician, ICU
CHI St. Joseph Regional Health Center
2081 Franciscan Dr, TX
03.2012 - Current
- Instructed new employees on effective techniques for daily task execution.
- Prepared charts for incoming patients prior to their admission into the ICU unit.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, social workers, case managers and other healthcare personnel involved in a patient's care.
- Provided support to nursing staff by running errands such as delivering lab results or picking up medications from the pharmacy.
- Compiled daily reports on patient admissions, discharges, transfers within the ICU unit.
- Assisted with discharge planning by providing families with resources related to home healthcare services or long term care facilities.
- Performed data entry tasks such as entering patient demographic information into computer systems accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted with filing, faxing, photocopying, scanning documents and other administrative duties as needed.
- Compiled and coded patient information or data in appropriate computer system.
- Observed and reported changes in patient conditions to RN on duty.
- Provided direct patient care and assisted healthcare team members.
- Responded promptly to call lights and addressed requests from patients and staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care services.
- Assisted in patient preparations for examinations, including vital signs monitoring, blood glucose monitoring, and imaging services.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Collected specimens according to established protocols for testing purposes.
- Ensured proper maintenance and sterilization of all medical equipment.
- Administered oxygen therapy according to physician orders and monitored patient response.
- Cleaned equipment used during procedures before storing them away safely .
- Performed basic nursing duties, such as taking temperatures, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, and other vital signs.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving life-threatening conditions, such as cardiac arrests or respiratory failure.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and reported any changes to the medical team.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, pharmacists, dietitians regarding patient's status .
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols within the unit environment .
- Gathering paperwork, blood work, and images per court orders for the justice of the peace.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Processed orders received from doctors quickly and accurately using an electronic health record system.
- Scheduled appointments for follow-up visits by coordinating with doctors' offices and hospitals.
Patient Care Assistant/Anesthesia Technician -O.R.
CHI St. Joseph Regional Health Center
Bryan, Texas
02.2015 - 08.2016
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up necessary equipment such as monitors, ventilators, IV pumps.
- Adhered strictly to infection control standards while preparing operating rooms for use.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient comfort before, during, and after surgery.
- Assisted with transport of patients from OR recovery area back to assigned hospital room.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to anesthesia delivery systems when they arose.
- Ordered supplies needed for OR setup based on anticipated cases scheduled for that day, week, month.
- Ensured all required equipment, supplies, and medications were available for each procedure.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Ensured complete documentation of all supplies and medications used by ansistiesa for accurate billing
68W Health Care Specialist
United States Army
02.2009 - 02.2015
- Observed patients' physical condition during transport to ensure safety.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Maintained supplies necessary for daily operations of the clinic, ward, unit.
- Administered vaccinations and immunizations according to established protocols.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures such as suturing lacerations or inserting urinary catheters.
- Assisted in the preparation of operating rooms for surgical procedures.
- Ensured that all medical records were accurate and up-to-date.
- Completed required paperwork for each patient encounter accurately and timely.
- Operated specialized equipment such as defibrillators, suction machines and oxygen delivery systems.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway management.
- Kept abreast of current developments in medicine through continuing education courses or attending lectures and conferences related to specialty areas.
- Dressed wounds according to standard protocols using sterile technique.
- Responded promptly to any emergencies within the unit or ward area.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to ensure quality patient care outcomes.
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Operated ambulance to and from scenes and emergency facilities, responding to dispatch calls for emergent medical assistance.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' condition or injury and treatment provided.
- Maintained detailed medical records and ensured documentation accuracy during emergency response and patient transport
Education
Pre-requisites Nursing
Doane University
01-2023
Skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong verbal and written communicator
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic health record management
- Committed to data accuracy and HIPAA compliance
- Comfortable with fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant/Anesthesia Technician -O.R.
CHI St. Joseph Regional Health Center
02.2015 - 08.2016
Patient Care Technician, ICU
CHI St. Joseph Regional Health Center
03.2012 - Current
68W Health Care Specialist
United States Army
02.2009 - 02.2015
Pre-requisites Nursing
Doane University