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Kara Forney

Deltona

Summary

Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Halifax Hospital, skilled in patient transport coordination and vital signs monitoring. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective time management. Proven ability to adapt in fast-paced environments while ensuring HIPAA compliance and delivering quality patient care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Transport

Halifax Hospital
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained clean and sanitized equipment, ensuring a safe environment for patient transport.
  • Assisted in the training of new Patient Transport Officers by sharing knowledge and providing guidance on best practices for patient care.
  • Coordinated patient transport to various hospital departments for diagnostic tests or specialist consultations, maintaining punctuality and safety at all times.
  • Streamlined patient transport processes, coordinating with other units to ensure timely evacuation of injured personnel from the battlefield to higher echelons of care.
  • Coordinated with emergency personnel for efficient patient transport and timely care.
  • Assisted with patient transport, ensuring timely arrival to appointments and reducing wait times.
  • Adapted to changing schedules or requirements as needed to ensure the highest level of service for each patient transport.

PCT

Viera Hospital Health First
07.2021 - 05.2024
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.

Cardiac Monitor Technician

Rockledge Regional Hospital
02.2020 - 04.2022
  • Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to maintain quality patient care.
  • Served as a dependable resource for nurses and other healthcare staff, providing guidance on proper lead placement and interpretation of cardiac monitor findings.
  • Trained and supervised new cardiac monitor technicians on best practices and safety measures.

Education

Nursing

Keiser University
Daytona Beach

High School Diploma -

Space Coast Jr Srhigh School
Cocoa, FL
05.2027

Skills

  • Qualified in patient transport
  • Patient transport coordination
  • Patient transport
  • Experience with Diagnosis patients
  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and empathy
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Basic life support
  • Emergency response

Certification

BLS CPR certification

Timeline

Patient Transport

Halifax Hospital
01.2024 - Current

PCT

Viera Hospital Health First
07.2021 - 05.2024

Cardiac Monitor Technician

Rockledge Regional Hospital
02.2020 - 04.2022

Nursing

Keiser University

High School Diploma -

Space Coast Jr Srhigh School

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