Karlin Watson
Cookeville,TN
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
12.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Health Unit Coordinator
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
08.2023 - Current
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Enhanced communication between medical staff by promptly answering phone calls, relaying messages, and responding to inquiries.
- Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2024
Shadowing
Physician Assistant Shadow, Summit Medical Group
Newport, TN |May 2023 - May 2024
- Gained valuable insight into the inner workings of a busy clinic through extensive shadowing hours spent with medical professionals.
- Developed a strong foundation for future clinical practice by observing evidence-based care techniques implemented by seasoned Physician Assistant.
- Expanded cultural competence by interacting with diverse populations during clinical shadowing hours in a rural region.
Volunteer
Remote Area Medical - 2022- current
Beardsley Community Farm - 2021- current
Cookeville Regional Medical Center - 2020-2021
Certification
- BLS License - 2022-2024
Timeline
Health Unit Coordinator
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville