Janet Moreno
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Department Technician with extensive experience at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, excelling in advanced life support and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and crisis intervention, while efficiently managing vital signs monitoring and orthopedic splinting in high-pressure situations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Technician
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
02.2013 - Current
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance to nurses and physicians during medical procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of medical supplies to maintain adequate stock levels within the Emergency Department.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Served as a patient advocate, liaising between medical professionals and patients to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
- Maintained a clean and organized emergency department, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques when needed, de-escalating potentially dangerous situations effectively.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures, working alongside medical professionals to provide optimal care.
- Managed confidential patient records with discretion, adhering to HIPAA guidelines at all times.
- Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during stressful situations, fostering trust and communication.
- Improved patient satisfaction by quickly addressing concerns and providing compassionate care.
- Monitored vital signs of critical patients while alerting appropriate medical personnel when changes occurred.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Provided family members with general health education and tips for patient care.
- Prepared and delivered meals to patients, assisting with feeding when necessary.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
- Scribed and Assisted in the Trauma Room
Education
GED -
Exceptional Adult Center
Compton, CASkills
- Orthopedic splinting
- Patient transport
- Compassionate care
- Emergency medical care
- Pediatric emergency care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Advanced life support
- Geriatric emergency care
- Medical equipment operation
- Cardiac monitoring
- CPR
- Wound care
- Basic patient care
- Collecting medical samples
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- Educating patients
- Direct patient care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Task prioritization
- Relationship building
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
02.2013 - Current
GED -
Exceptional Adult Center