Karma Askew
Emergency Department Technical Associate
West Haven,CT
Summary
Resilient Technical Associate with 3 years operating in demanding internal and external support roles. Applies exceptional technical knowledge and expansive operational experiences. Hungry to continue expanding repertoire of skills and competencies through dedicated application of training and tireless execution of assigned tasks.
Patient-focused EDTA with 3 years of experience. Expert in all elements of patient care and successful in working as part of team to treat wide range of medical conditions. Skilled in prioritizing patients' needs within high-stress environments. Passionate Emergency Medical Technician with [Number] years of experience. Well versed in all elements of patient care with success in quickly responding to emergency situations. Proven leader skilled in working within collaborative settings.
Driven Emergency Room Technician offering excellent skills and expertise in Emergency care. Offering compassionate bedside manner and proficient multi-tasking ability demonstrated over 3 years of experience.
Experienced Emergency Department Technician offering 3-year background in emergency trauma and emergency unit. Proven leader successful in working as part of larger team to deliver high-quality care and achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Technical Associate
Yale New Haven Health
New Haven, CT
05.2020 - Current
- Perform ekg
- Do straight stick fort patients and Submit bloodwork to lab.
- Provide care for patients
- Perform incontinent care as needed or help ambulate patients to bathroom
- Stock and make sure that all rooms have supplies and airway.
- Provide diet for patients.
- Transport or transfer patients to emergency department units.
- Respond to assigned trauma rooms accordingly.
- Test patients glucose levels.
- Perform stress tests as needed for patients in chest pain center.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Assisted patients with limited mobility in dressing and undressing, bathing and other day-to-day needs.
- Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
- Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout hospital.
- Used epic to maintain records of patient care, condition and progress and reported and discussed observations with RN on assignments.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
Valet Captain
LAZ Parking
New Haven, CT
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Delivered guest vehicles smoothly and met diverse needs of valet customers.
- Helped guests unload and load luggage.
- Answered guest's questions about property amenities and services.
- Completed claim check, vehicle damage and billing dispute forms.
- Maintained cleanliness of work sites, parking spaces and guest services stations.
- Issued and collected claim tickets and processed valet parking fees.
- Monitored and documented guest traffic flow in valet lot.
- Entered guest vehicle information and location in computerized valet parking system.
- Maintained current listing of local and area attractions special events and activities to give guests updated information.
- Arranged special transportation for guests and booked taxis and business-class vehicles.
- Assisted guests with valet retrieval process.
Care Giver
Self
New Haven, CT
08.2014 - 06.2019
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Guided patients to restroom, and to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
Education
Cna
Excel Academy LLC
100 Broadway,North Haven, Ct 0647306.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Humanities
University of Phoenix
Norwalk, CT02.2012
Skills
- Blood Sample Collection
- Equipment Disinfection and Sterilization
- Direct Patient Care
- Specimen Delivery
- Proper Waste Disposal
- Social Perceptiveness
- Medical Equipment Diagnostic Software
- Sterilizing Equipment Use
- Patient Transport
- Pulse Oximetry
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Patient Care Activities
- Health Screening
- Invasive Procedures
- Patient Medical Histories
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Information Intake
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Crutch Fitting
- Nasogastric (NG) Tubes
- Integrity Checks
- OSHA Regulations
- Medical Equipment Transport
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Patient Lifting
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Linens Management
- Equipment Cleaning and Inspection
- Linen Changing
- Chronic Renal Disease Management
- Phlebotomy Procedures
- Ground and Air Transport
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Nursing Assistance
- Tracheotomy Equipment
- Patient Safety
- Seizure Disorders
- Specimen Labeling
- Adverse Reaction Reporting
- Medical Emergency Response
- Cardiac Arrest
- Ambulance Transport
- Orthopedic Traction
- Universal Precautions
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Decontamination Units
- Post-Mortem Care
- Room Maintenance
- Alcohol Rubs
- Mobility Devices
- Medical and Nursing Coordination
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Casting and Splinting
- Patient Health Information Access
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Emergency Room Care
- Providing Pre-Hospital Advanced Life Support
- Patient Feeding
- Spinal Taps
- Heart Monitoring
- Supplies Delivery
- Treatment Tray Stocking
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Patient Admission
- Positioning Patients
- Patient Escorting
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Vital Statistics Recording
- Airway Management
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Emergency Room Technical Associate
Yale New Haven Health
05.2020 - Current
Valet Captain
LAZ Parking
06.2019 - 05.2020
Care Giver
Self
08.2014 - 06.2019
Cna
Excel Academy LLC
Associate of Applied Science - Humanities
University of Phoenix
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