Keisha J Thomas
Dallas,GA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and alarms for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure accurate data reporting.
- Trained new technicians on telemetry equipment and protocols.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records for compliance.
- Assisted in troubleshooting telemetry equipment malfunctions and issues.
- Maintained clean and organized workstations for efficient operations.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare teams to support patient safety initiatives.
- Responded promptly to any alarms or changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms, analyzed data, and reported findings to medical staff.
- Managed multiple patients simultaneously with different levels of acuity and severity.
- Utilized computer applications such as electronic health records systems for documenting patient information.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following established protocols for cleaning equipment after use.
- Identified potential safety issues related to telemetry monitoring systems and took corrective action as needed.
- Performed daily maintenance on telemetry equipment and monitored patient vital signs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of arrhythmias and their management through appropriate interventions.
- Reviewed ECG tracing strips for accuracy before submitting them for physician review.
- Adhered strictly to hospital policies regarding infection control practices within the unit.
- Provided education about cardiac monitoring to nurses, other healthcare professionals, and family members.
- Assisted physicians with interpretation of EKGs during diagnostic tests or procedures.
Respiratory Therapist
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Austell, Georgia
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with various respiratory conditions.
- Monitored and evaluated patient responses to therapeutic interventions and adjusted care accordingly.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and proper equipment usage.
- Operated ventilators and other respiratory equipment in critical care settings.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for ongoing treatment assessments.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
Telemetry Technician
Shepherd Center
Atlanta, GA
09.2004 - 08.2023
- Analyzed cardiac rhythms and reported results to nursing staff or physicians.
- Operated and maintained telemetry equipment with focus on safety and proper functionality.
- Reviewed patient information to determine normal and abnormal heart patterns.
- Updated patients' records with readings taken from heart monitors or EKGs.
- Monitored patients on telemetry by computer or transtelephonically.
- Maintained medical supplies and equipment needed to provide patient care.
- Compared posted strips to previous strips to notify nursing staff of drastic changes.
- Guided junior staff on how to compare and interpret rhythm strips.
- Cleaned and maintained heart monitors and EKG machine to remove dirt from electrodes for accurate measurements.
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
- Executed clerical tasks and assisted with unit duties to keep departments running smoothly.
- Managed unit call reception and routed calls to correct department.
- Answered phone calls to provide assistance, information and medical personnel access.
- Monitored unit supply levels and notified management of ordering needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Everest Institute
Decatur, GA07.2011
Skills
- EKG knowledge
- Telemetry equipment maintenance
- Nurse collaboration
- Patient records management
- Heart rhythm interpretation
- HIPAA regulations
- Cardiac rhythm monitoring
- ECG rhythm interpretation
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Drug Administration Trained
- Patient Advocacy
- Regulatory Compliance
- Treatment Administration
- Care Plan Management
- Team Collaboration
- Equipment Cleaning
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Care Documentation
- Infection Control
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medical Terminology
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
Additional Information
- I'm originally from Atlanta with a lot of strong family support
- I love being apart of a team, but I work well alone
- I strongly believe in being professional
- I'm not afraid to think outside of the box to ensure patient care, dignity, and patient safety
- I live 15 minutes away from Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Timeline
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
09.2023 - 04.2024
Telemetry Technician
Shepherd Center
09.2004 - 08.2023
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Everest Institute