Erika Gillihan
Union City,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Allegheny Health Network
Erie, PA
05.2022 - Current
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
Flight Medic
United States Air Force, USAF
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2020 - Current
- Conducted pre-flight inspections of all onboard medical supplies, oxygen tanks, drug kits prior to each mission.
- Participated in regular drills and simulations designed to test response times and accuracy when providing emergency medical care during flight operations.
- Trained new flight medics on proper procedures for providing emergency services in an aviation environment.
- Maintained accurate records of all flights, treatments given, medications administered.
- Monitored vital signs of patients while in-flight and provided necessary treatments.
- Performed physical assessments, diagnostic tests, and administered medications according to protocols established by the organization's medical director.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when responding to complex situations related to patient care or flight safety.
- Assisted in the preparation of aircraft for transport missions.
- Transported patients from accident sites or hospitals to specialized treatment facilities safely and efficiently.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA guidelines when transporting confidential information about patients between facilities.
- Maintained medical supplies, oxygen tanks, drug kits, and other equipment aboard aircraft.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL12-2021
Associate of Science - Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA12-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NYSkills
- Written Communication
- Team Management
- Data Entry
- Excellent Communication
- Planning
- Interpersonal Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking
- Collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Leadership
- Computer Skills
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Allegheny Health Network
05.2022 - Current
Flight Medic
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Jamestown Community College
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