Kelly Adams
Toledo,OH
Summary
Passionate Emergency Department Technician possessing expert knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment operations. Offering years of background providing assistance in routine patient care and administrative support activities in emergency department. Trustworthy and responsible professional comfortable working in fast-paced environment and adapting quickly to changes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency-Department-Technician
Bon Secours Mercy St Charles
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
- 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.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
- Assisted patients with limited mobility in dressing and undressing, bathing and other day-to-day needs.
Home Healthcare Scheduler
Best At Home Healthecare
08.2006 - 06.2013
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Optimized organizational processes by effectively managing crew schedules while adhering to contractual restrictions.
- Answered phone calls and answered questions from potential customers.
- Handled complaints and questions, and re-directed calls to other team members.
- Entered daily data in computer systems and documented office activities.
- Established and maintained client rapport by utilizing quality customer service.
- Acted as first point of contact and set appointments for prospective clients.
- Received in-bound calls and initiated out-bound daily calls to introduce customers to products and services offered.
- Assisted office team by making phone calls, copies and appointments.
Emergency Room Technician
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
08.2000 - 02.2006
- 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.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
- 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.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodward High School
Toledo, OHPhlebotomy Certificate -
Mercy College of Ohio
Toledo, OH03.2013
Skills
- Patient Admission
- Airway Management
- Medical Equipment Diagnostic Software
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Emergency Room Care
- Medical Terminology
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Nursing Assistance
- Monitoring Vitals
- Infection Control Procedures
- Pulse Oximetry
- Wound Care
- Emergency Situations
- Collecting Medical Samples
- Taking and Tracking Vital Signs
- Specimen Delivery
- Technical Support
- ER Security
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Patient Condition Observation
- Basic Patient Care
- Emergency Department Access
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
- Phlebotomy Procedures
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Replenishing Supplies
- Sanitizing Procedures
- Clean and Sanitize Equipment
- Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
Timeline
Emergency-Department-Technician
Bon Secours Mercy St Charles
06.2022 - Current
Home Healthcare Scheduler
Best At Home Healthecare
08.2006 - 06.2013
Emergency Room Technician
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
08.2000 - 02.2006
High School Diploma -
Woodward High School
Phlebotomy Certificate -
Mercy College of Ohio
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