KYLA WIGGINS

Identifies patients using 2 patient identifiers

Positions patient properly for EKG testing

Enters all requires data

Obtains satisfactory EKG tracing

Transmits EKG

Follows critical incident reporting guidelines

•Provide direct, continuous visualization of cardiac rhythms on monitoring system

•Communicate all rate and rhythms to the RN accurately to assure prompt response

•Maintain documentation reflecting the rhythm history of each patient

•Maintain current knowledge and competency in cardiac monitoring

• Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
• Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
• Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.