Dedicated and meticulous Emergency Department health care professional bringing more than 16 years of experience readying patients for invasive and non-invasive tests and procedures. Well-versed in managing supplies, fields and aseptic techniques. Proficient in HIPAA, facility and Health Technician standards and competent in operating in high-emergency volume, high-stressful settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
Veteran Affairs Medical Center Northport
09.2009 - Current
Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians..
Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers.
Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
Assisted physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Operational Specailist/Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy (USS Abraham Lincoln/NBPD-3)
06.2005 - 11.2008
Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
Contributed to medical evacuations and transport of patients to other medical facilities.
Performed basic laboratory tests and collected specimens for further analysis.
Monitored vital signs and documented temperature, pulse and blood pressure to assess patient condition.
Supported medical staff in providing patient care in high-demand hospital environment.
Utilized medical instruments to perform minor surgeries and other procedures.
Administered medications through injections and IVs in compliance with physician orders.
Helped with preparation of medical equipment and supplies for use in hospital procedures.
Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Social, Sciences, and Technology
Additional references and award information available upon request.
Nursingskills
Patient Care & Safety
Diagnostic Testing
Medical Terminology
Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
EKG/Troponins/Blood Draws
Foley Placement/ Urine Specimens-Cultures
Tested the Patient’s Glucose Levels
HIPAA Regulation/Patient Advocacy and Support
Certification
Infection Control Certificate(IC)-Various providers offer courses that certify knowledge in preventing the spread of infections within healthcare facilities.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
Home Health Aide Certification (HHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice or state-specific agencies.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) - Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Northport
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
Health Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
Veteran Affairs Medical Center Northport
09.2009 - Current
Operational Specailist/Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy (USS Abraham Lincoln/NBPD-3)
06.2005 - 11.2008
Associates Liberal Arts Degree - undefined
Suffolk Community College (SUNY)
Infection Control Certificate(IC)-Various providers offer courses that certify knowledge in preventing the spread of infections within healthcare facilities.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
Home Health Aide Certification (HHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice or state-specific agencies.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) - Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Northport
Bachelor’s Degree - Social, Sciences, and Technology
Farmingdale State College (SUNY)
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