Halimah Salaam
Westland,MI
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Technician with extensive experience at Beaumont Hospital, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and communication, ensuring efficient care delivery. Skilled in specimen collection and inventory management, contributing to streamlined operations and improved patient outcomes. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance and fostering a supportive environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Technician
Beaumont Hospital
Dearborn, Michigan
03.2014 - Current
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment in patient care areas.
- Monitored and recorded patient intake and output.
- Participated in educational sessions to improve patient care skills.
- Assisted nursing staff with the setup and use of medical equipment.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Assisted with transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs or stretchers using proper techniques.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted nurses with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Monitored telemetry and vital signs for unit to document patients' vitals and heart rhythms.
- Assisted nurses with patient care activities such as bathing, dressing and feeding.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies in assigned areas and restocked when necessary.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Conducted patient and family education on basic health care practices.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided in accordance with hospital policies.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported patients with mobility needs, including helping them walk or using wheelchairs.
Emergency Room Technician
Henry Ford Hospital
Plymouth, Michigan
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Restocked supplies and cleaned equipment between patients.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and central line placements.
- Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels.
- Educated patients about their condition and treatment options upon discharge from the ER.
- Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
- Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.
- Managed the flow of patients through triage to ensure timely access to medical care.
- Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Worked on variety of projects to provide supplemental support to unit staff and enhance department.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
Education
Vocational Certification - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Bingham FarmsSkills
- Patient care
- Medical equipment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Inventory management
- Specimen collection
- Patient communication
- Patient safety
- Patient transportation
- Patient feeding
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Henry Ford Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2022
Nurse Technician
Beaumont Hospital
03.2014 - Current
Vocational Certification - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing