Lashonne Primus
Rockaway Park,NY
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Room Technician with extensive experience at New York Presbyterian Medical Center. Proficient in CPR techniques and patient triage, I excel in delivering exceptional patient care while effectively monitoring vital signs. Recognized for outstanding customer service, I thrive in high-pressure environments, ensuring timely access to medical care and fostering patient comfort.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
New York Presbyterian Medical Center
New York, NY
01.2001 - Current
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Administered oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, wound dressings and splinting and casting per physician orders.
- Organized work orders, maintenance repairs and other administrative duties.
- Collected and compiled data to document performance or assess program quality.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous materials such as needles or contaminated linens.
- Conducted laboratory tests on specimens collected from patients in accordance with lab policies.
- Conducted patient assessments under supervision of staff nurses and physicians.
- Managed the flow of patients through triage to ensure timely access to medical care.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families.
- Triaged patients to award priority to patients with more severe complications.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
- Performed basic, non-invasive medical assistant duties.
- Worked on variety of projects to provide supplemental support to unit staff and enhance department.
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Assisted employees in scheduling computer and phone updates.
- Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Greeted, guided and offered assistance to patients and visitors.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Performed quality assurance activities related to emergency room processes, protocols and equipment maintenance.
- Restocked supplies and cleaned equipment between patients.
- Recorded all pertinent information regarding patient encounters into electronic health records system.
- Completed documentation for each patient encounter accurately and within established timeframes.
- Provided patient care by taking vital signs, inserting IVs, drawing blood and administering medications.
- Received blood and bodily fluid samples and passed to employees
- Educated patients about their condition and treatment options upon discharge from the ER.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels and replenished treatment areas.
- Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Attended training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Offered information, support and comfort to patient families.
- Facilitated communication patients, visitors, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to code blue calls in order to provide effective lifesaving measures.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And Sciences
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NYSome College (No Degree) - Science Education
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJSkills
- CPR techniques
- Oxygen therapy
- Patient triage
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient transport
- Electronic health records
Accomplishments
CPI
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
New York Presbyterian Medical Center
01.2001 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And Sciences
LaGuardia Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Science Education
Bergen Community College
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