Nadine Tucker
West Orange,NJ
Summary
Highly organized professional with more than 15 years of expertise in healthcare. Proficiently assess patients through a variety of tests and standard procedures. Demonstrates strong skills in prioritization, documentation, and records management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Carewell Health Medical Center
12.2007 - 11.2017
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
- Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as pacemaker insertions and balloon angioplasties.
- Collaborated with physicians to implement appropriate interventions based on real-time telemetry data, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Assisted in training new telemetry monitor technicians, sharing expertise and knowledge to help develop competent and confident staff members.
- Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity.
- Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
- Maintained strict adherence to hospital policies and procedures related to confidentiality, infection control, and safety protocols during daily activities.
- Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders.
- Improved workflow efficiency by maintaining up-to-date documentation on monitored patients, including rhythm strips and vital signs.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carewell Health Medical Center
12.2002 - 12.2007
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Education
Home Health Aid - Health Aide
Bayada Home Health Care
Bloomfield, NJ01.2024
High School Diploma -
Holy Childhood Highschool
Kingston, JA07.1998
Skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Record Keeping Expertise
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Telemetry monitoring
- Emergency response readiness
- Professionalism and Ethics
- HIPAA Compliance Knowledge
- Patient Monitoring Techniques
- Clinical Documentation
- Strong Communication Skills
- Equipment Calibration
- Nursing staff support
- Patient Records Management
Timeline
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Carewell Health Medical Center
12.2007 - 11.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carewell Health Medical Center
12.2002 - 12.2007
Home Health Aid - Health Aide
Bayada Home Health Care
High School Diploma -
Holy Childhood Highschool
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