Kelly Fritsch
Denver,PA
Summary
Cardiac device professional with solid experience in device implantation, programming, and troubleshooting. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and delivering impactful results. Adept at patient education, technical support, and adapting to evolving clinical needs. Reliable, flexible, and highly skilled in ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Device Specialist- PRN
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Provided ongoing support to clients through remote monitoring capabilities allowing rapid response times when addressing potential concerns.
- Assisted with the development and implementation of protocols for remote cardiac device monitoring, increasing accessibility to care for patients
- Ensured timely identification of potential issues by conducting thorough evaluations of remote monitoring data.
- Provided accurate documentation for all aspects of heart rhythm management, enhancing overall quality of care.
Cardiac Device Specialist
The Heart Group-Penn Medicine
02.2006 - Current
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by streamlining processes for cardiac device monitoring and followups.
- Established rapport with referring clinicians to foster positive relationships and ensure continuity of patient care.
- Increased patient safety by promptly reporting any abnormal findings or trends observed during routine device checks.
- Provided accurate documentation for all aspects of heart rhythm management, enhancing overall quality of care.
- Streamlined workflow within the clinic setting by assisting with scheduling appointments and coordinating follow-up care for cardiac device patients.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging technologies and advancements in the field of cardiac device therapy, applying new learnings to clinical practice when appropriate.
- Assisted with the development and implementation of protocols for remote cardiac device monitoring.
- Ensured timely identification of potential issues by conducting thorough evaluations of cardiac device performance data.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods, significantly increasing new hire engagement and understanding of complex device troubleshooting.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost new employee learning.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
Monitor Technician
Lancaster General Hospital
01.1986 - 02.2006
- Promoted a positive work environment through active collaboration with peers, supervisors, and other healthcare professionals within the facility.
- Maintained updated knowledge on cardiac arrhythmias, contributing to better patient care and monitoring outcomes.
- Troubleshot monitor equipment issues, ensuring uninterrupted surveillance of patients'' heart activity.
- Managed multiple telemetry systems simultaneously, maintaining attention to detail and high-quality care for all monitored patients.
- Closely monitored patient condition during tests and alerted cardiac nurse if patient became stressed or conditioned worsened.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to the supervising nurse immediately, ensuring timely medical intervention when needed.
- Assisted in patient mobility, improving their physical strength and independence with daily activities.
Nurses Aide
Conestoga View Nursing & Rehabilitation
06.1984 - 12.1985
- Reduced instances of bedsores by regularly turning and repositioning patients as per care plan.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues and demonstrating a willingness to help others as needed.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary environment for patients, ensuring infection control practices were followed diligently.
- Earned recognition from patients, families, and supervisors for consistently displaying compassion, attentiveness, and dedication towards improving overall patient experience and satisfaction.
- Updated patient records accurately, enabling effective communication among healthcare providers for seamless care delivery.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Skills
- Team leadership and motivation
- Pacemaker implantation
- Patient care coordination
- Medical device regulations
- Defibrillator management
- Medical terminology mastery
- Cardiac device education
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Remote monitoring proficiency
- Device troubleshooting
- Cardiac device programming
Timeline
Cardiac Device Specialist- PRN
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Cardiac Device Specialist
The Heart Group-Penn Medicine
02.2006 - Current
Monitor Technician
Lancaster General Hospital
01.1986 - 02.2006
Nurses Aide
Conestoga View Nursing & Rehabilitation
06.1984 - 12.1985
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