Lakisha Lee

• Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
• Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
• Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
• Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
• Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
• Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
• Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout hospital.
• Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
• Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
• Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
• Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
• Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
• Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
• Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency.
• 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.
• Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
• Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
• Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
• Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
• Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
• Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.

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• Tested patients for reactive markers and informed patients of results.
• Registered donors, collected histories and gathered vital signs.
• Responded to and managed adverse events and provided medications and oxygen to resolve symptoms.
• Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
• Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
• Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
• Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
• Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
• Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
• Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
• Measured patient pulse oximetry.
• Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.

• Handled escalated calls calmly, finding resolutions that satisfied both the company and the customer''s needs.
• Managed high call volume while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
• Adapted quickly to changes in company policies or procedures ensuring consistency in delivering accurate information to customers.