Kara Bacon
Glens Falls Hospital Emergency Care Center
Warrensburg,NY
3
years of professional experience
Early-career emergency room technician with hands-on experience in 12-lead EKGs, phlebotomy, CPR, and vital signs monitoring. Known for quick thinking, resourcefulness, and calm support in fast-paced patient care.
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
1 Year 5 Months- Assisted emergency nurses and physicians with patient care, vital signs, and bedside support in fast-paced care center.
- Monitored patient status and reported changes promptly to support timely clinical decisions.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and specimen collection according to clinical protocols.
- Prepared treatment rooms, stocked supplies, and maintained readiness for urgent patient arrivals.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
Patient Care Assistant
3 Years 4 Months- Monitored vital signs and reported changes promptly to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting while preserving dignity and comfort.
- Repositioned and transferred patients safely using proper body mechanics and mobility aids.
- Documented care activities accurately in electronic health records to support continuity of care.
- Collected specimens and prepared patient rooms while following infection control and safety protocols.
Emergency Room Unit Secretary
10 Months- Coordinated emergency department communications, relaying physician, nurse, and ancillary service requests accurately.
- Managed patient registration, demographic updates, and insurance documentation with strong attention to detail.
- Prioritized incoming calls, alarms, and messages to maintain efficient unit operations.
Education
High School Diploma
- 4.0 GPA
- Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Soccer, Varsity Softball, Varsity Basketball
Bachelor of Science - Biology
- 3.89 GPA
- Dean's List [2023, 2024,2025,]
- Extracurricular Activities: Le Moyne Division I Softball Member (2023-2026)
Masters of Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant Studies
Skills
12-lead EKG monitoring
CPR
Emergency medical procedures
Vital signs monitoring
Phlebotomy
Patient specimen handling
Lab specimen preparation
Critical thinking
Resourcefulness
Timeline
Emergency Room Unit Secretary
Glens Falls Hospital Emergency Care Center
12.2025 - CurrentRead More
Emergency Room Technician
Glens Falls Hospital Emergency Care Center
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Patient Care Assistant
Glens Falls Hospital
06.2023 - CurrentRead More
Warrensburg Jr./Sr High School
High School Diploma
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Le Moyne College
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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Le Moyne College
Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from Physician Assistant Studies
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