Helen Golden
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented healthcare specialist with experience across perioperative support, cardiac monitoring, patient transport, clinical testing, and administrative workflow coordination. Proven ability to interpret telemetry rhythms, perform diagnostic procedures, manage patient mobility, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to high-quality patient care, safety, and operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Room Specialist
University of Vermont Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Assist with patient positioning, transport, and pre-/post-operative care.
- Support anesthesia during intubation and perform ACT, glucose, and ABG testing.
- Prepare and maintain OR equipment to ensure efficient surgical workflow.
- Handle pathology and laboratory specimens following safety and chain-of-custody protocols.
- Collaborate with nurses, surgeons, and anesthesia staff to maintain sterile, safe OR environments.
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and identified changes from baseline.
- Performed stat 12-lead EKGs as needed.
- Assessed and documented rhythms, trends, and oxygen saturation levels.
- Prepared patients for telemetry monitoring.
- Communicated rhythm changes promptly to nursing and medical staff.
Cardiac Monitor Technician
UF Shands Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Monitored and interpreted cardiac rhythms and rates using telemetry.
- Assisted with patient mobility and lifting equipment under RN supervision.
- Supported unit operations by managing nurse call systems and answering phones.
- Stocked supplies, maintained an organized environment, and assisted with unit tasks.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to support safe, high-quality patient care vitals and rounds
Interviewer
University of Florida Survey Research Center
Gainesville, FL
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Conducted phone interviews and collected data for academic, business, healthcare, and transportation research.
- Made outgoing calls to gather high-quality information for research and client projects.
- Recorded responses with accuracy and followed standardized interviewing protocols.
- Supported research efforts aimed at improving services and quality of life for diverse populations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuropsychology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12.2022
Skills
- Surgical procedures
- Patient monitoring
- EKG interpretation
- Anesthesia support
- Equipment maintenance
- Health data analysis
- Quality assurance
- Pre-, intra-, and post-operative support
- ABG, glucose, and ACT testing
- BLS Support
Certification
• BLS Certified, Spring 2019 - Current
• SPSS Statistics Certified, Spring 2020 - Current
• SPSS Statistics Certified, Spring 2020 - Current
Volunteer Experience
- Helping Mamas Inc., 05/01/23-Current
- Take Stock In Children, Mentor, 03/01/22-12/31/22
- Keys to Success Medical Program, Mentee and Volunteer, 03/01/21-05/31/22
- Epsilon Sigma Alpha Service Fraternity, Big Brother Chair and Interview Board, 01/2019-05/2022
- Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Hospital 09/01/19-12/31/19
- Gainesville Doctors Without Borders, Fundraising Coordinator, 01/2019
- Relay for Life, Spirit Leader, 09/01/17-05/31/18
- Joshua Expeditions, Ecuador, 04/01/17
Shadowing
- Medi-Gators Program, Gainesville, FL, 07/01/21-08/31/21
- Atlantis Surgical Fellow, Thessaloniki, Greece, 12/2019
- Oncology Shadow, Gainesville, FL, 09/2018
- Pediatric Shadow, Atlanta, GA, 06/01/17-07/31/17
Accomplishments
Bright Idea Award, University of Florida Innovation Academy Catalyst, Summer 2018
Timeline
Surgical Room Specialist
University of Vermont Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
01.2023 - 12.2023
Cardiac Monitor Technician
UF Shands Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2022
Interviewer
University of Florida Survey Research Center
04.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Neuropsychology
University of Florida