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Karol Williams

Edgefield,South Carolina

Summary

Attentive ER TECH excited to bring expertise in patient care to growing hospital. Highly accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients, performing assessments and using clinical knowledge and skills to treat patients. Committed to working as part of larger team to deliver high-quality care to diverse patient populations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Unit Clerk/Patient Care Technician, ER

Aiken Regional
Aiken , SC
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
  • Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
  • Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
  • Provided emergency life-saving measures as needed for cardiac arrest, respiratory failure and shock victims.
  • Performed blood blood drawing skills to collect needed labs from patients.
  • Trauma Experience
  • ICU experience
  • Called on call doctors for the ER doctors
  • Registered patients coming in with EMS
  • Assisted with calling codes and essential staff in ER
  • Assisted with psychiatric patients
  • Operated a variety of diagnostic equipment such as EKG's, oxygen saturation monitors, blood pressure cuffs, glucometers and pulse oximeters.
  • Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
  • Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
  • Responded quickly to emergencies by utilizing appropriate assessment techniques, triage protocols and stabilization measures.
  • Called surrounding hospitals for hospital to hospital transfers and EMs
  • Set up life flights and EMS according to patient severity

CNA

Good Samaritan Hospital Puyallup
Puyallup , WA
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.

CNA/MED TECH

Meridian At Stone Creek
Milton , WA
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.

Secretary

Meridian At Stone Creek
Milton , WA
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Anticipated leadership needs by preparing or gathering records, reports and correspondence.
  • Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
  • Managed multiple calendars and contacts using computer software.
  • Ordered supplies as needed; tracked inventory levels and placed orders with vendors when necessary.
  • Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters and emails for office distribution.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Aiken High School
Aiken, SC
06-2018

Skills

  • Reception Management
  • Unit Administrative Support
  • Faxing Orders
  • Records Scanning
  • Medical Terminology
  • Arranging Discharges
  • Transfer Coordination
  • CPR Certified
  • Critical Thinking
  • Venipuncture
  • Cardiac Monitoring
  • Basic Life Support Certified

Timeline

Unit Clerk/Patient Care Technician, ER

Aiken Regional
07.2023 - 12.2023

CNA

Good Samaritan Hospital Puyallup
06.2022 - 12.2022

CNA/MED TECH

Meridian At Stone Creek
07.2021 - 06.2022

Secretary

Meridian At Stone Creek
06.2021 - 07.2021

High School Diploma -

South Aiken High School
Karol Williams