Jennifer Chappell
Wentzville,MO
Summary
Dynamic Cardiology Technician at St. Lukes Hospital with expertise in cardiac monitoring and a proven ability to enhance patient care through meticulous EKG interpretation and compassionate support. Recognized for training new staff and streamlining workflows, demonstrating strong teamwork and attention to detail in high-pressure environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiology Technician
St. Lukes Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability by assisting with various clinical duties as needed, including patient intake, vital signs measurement, and room preparation.
- Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
- Mitigated risk of adverse events during stress testing procedures through diligent monitoring of patients'' physical responses to exercise protocols.
- Facilitated timely diagnosis of cardiovascular conditions by efficiently processing test results and communicating findings to medical staff.
- Improved patient care by accurately performing and analyzing cardiac diagnostic tests.
- Assisted with stress testing procedures, ensuring patient safety and proper data collection for analysis.
Telemetry Monitor Technician
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted in training new telemetry monitor technicians, sharing expertise and knowledge to help develop competent and confident staff members.
- Improved workflow efficiency by maintaining up-to-date documentation on monitored patients, including rhythm strips and vital signs.
- Maintained strict adherence to hospital policies and procedures related to confidentiality, infection control, and safety protocols during daily activities.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when analyzing cardiac patterns for subtle yet significant changes that could indicate potential complications or emergencies.
- Streamlined the admission process for telemetry patients by quickly setting up monitoring equipment and accurately inputting data into the electronic health record system.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively, balancing surveillance of multiple patients while also addressing urgent issues as they arose.
Clinical Partner/Medical Unit Secretary
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital
11.2009 - 02.2022
- Enhanced patient care by meticulously monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care during daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted with emergency situations efficiently while remaining calm under pressure; provided life-saving procedures such as CPR when needed.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Contributed to effective team communication by participating in daily hand-off reports, department meetings, and shift changes.
- Advanced professional development through ongoing education courses on topics such as wound care management, fall prevention strategies, or cultural competence training.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Saint Louis, MOSkills
- Clinical documentation
- Vitals monitoring
- Patient scheduling
- Electrocardiogram interpretation
- Holter monitoring
- Stress testing
- Medical coding
- EKG technician
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Cardiology Technician
St. Lukes Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Telemetry Monitor Technician
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital
02.2020 - 07.2022
Clinical Partner/Medical Unit Secretary
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital
11.2009 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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