Jean Dowd
Vincentown,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Monitor Technician
Virtua Memorial Hospital
Mount Holly, NJ
11.2021 - Current
- Provided continuous observation and surveillance of high-risk patients using virtual monitoring workflow.
- Maintained accurate records of patient observations and reported any abnormal findings to the nurse in charge.
- Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
Cardiac Monitoring Technician
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital EMS
New Brunswick, NJ
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Completes EKG interpretations including: rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QTI, QT, ST segment, wave form alterations, and rhythm interpretation
- Identifies NSR, SB, ST Asytole, PAC'S, SVT, A-Fib, A-Flutter, PVC's, VT, Bigeminy, Trigeminy
- Monitor patients' heart rhythms, and inform nurses of important physiological change
- Calls Bio-Medical Engineering/Maintenance, as necessary, for mechanical problems
- Positive, caring and customer-service-oriented attitude
Patient Care Assistant
Raritan Bay Medical Center
Old Bridge, NJ
10.2015 - 06.2019
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Conducted frequent one-on-one observations to evaluate patients' conditions and ensure their emotional well-being and safety
Medical Assistant
Metuchen Pediatrics
Metuchen, NJ
06.2009 - 10.2015
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cardinal McCarrick High School
South Amboy, NJ05-2002
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Rowan College At Burlington County
Mt Laurel , NJCertificate - Medical Assisting
Sanford Brown Institute
Iselin, NJ03-2009
Skills
- Patient Communication
- Basic Life Support
- Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Task Prioritization
- Decision-Making
- Professionalism
- Problem-Solving
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Video Monitor Technician
Virtua Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Cardiac Monitoring Technician
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital EMS
06.2019 - 11.2021
Patient Care Assistant
Raritan Bay Medical Center
10.2015 - 06.2019
Medical Assistant
Metuchen Pediatrics
06.2009 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Cardinal McCarrick High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Rowan College At Burlington County
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Sanford Brown Institute