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Latasha Williams
CNA
Memphis,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented Anesthesia Technician experience testing and calibrating job-related equipment, explaining procedures and monitoring patients under anesthesia. In-depth knowledge of anesthetic and sterile techniques. Dedicated to contributing to safe, efficient anesthesia care. Certified professional successful at properly assessing patients ahead of procedures and well-educated in anesthesia-related complications. Poised Anesthesia Technician offering exemplary level of support to patients and medical personnel. Knowledgeable in proper patient positioning during surgeries and procedures. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Nationwide Children's Hospital
The Patient Access Lead Rep
06.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for ensuring that the workload in Patient Access is flowing through the system in a timely manner. Coordinates the needs and requirements of the department with the staff and assigns workload to staff to assure patients are registered timely and information collected is complete and accurate.
- Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
- Attended weekly facility meetings to discuss logistical issues and obtain updated procedural and insurance-related instructions.
- Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
- Helped address client complaints through timely corrective actions and appropriate referrals.
- Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
- Performed patient scheduling and registration functions to serve as initial contact point for medical office visits.
- Obtained patient's insurance information and determined eligibility for benefits for specific services rendered.
Saint Anne's Hospital / Mount Carmel East Hospital
Anesthesia Technician /MST/EKG Monitor Technician
03.2018 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Performed blood gas analysis, using blood gas analyzing and centrifuge equipment to monitor and determine carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in patients.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anesthesia provider.
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors. I.V setup, both adult Invasive pressure lines and transducers, blood warmers, heated humidifier along with other surgical equipment.
- Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation, and ventilatory support.
- Provided high level of support and assistance to physicians and nursing staff in OR surgical facility.
- Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until anesthesiologist arrived.
- Positioned patients to achieve properly support for spinals, epidurals and other procedures.
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
- Interpreted tests and identified arrhythmias and heart abnormalities on patient's EKG and reported to cardiologist.
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment after each appointment, changed batteries and checked for malfunctions.
- Closely monitored patient condition during tests and alerted cardiac nurse if patient became stressed or conditioned worsened.
- Conducted EKG, echocardiogram, stress tests and other ordered cardiac tests patients per day.
- Thoroughly explained process and procedure of tests ordered and answered patient questions clearly and concisely.
- Identified and documented data trends of pacers and AICDs, analyzing results and reporting issues.
- Transcribed patient results and entered into office electronic recording system.
- Teamed with cardiologists and electrophysiologists in expediting diagnosis operations, providing detailed data in alignment with physician orders.
- Assisted cardiac nurses with patient care and room preparation for tests.
- Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
OHIO HEALTH REHAB HOSPITAL
CNA
02.2015 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in a 70-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Education
IPFW , Fort Wayne, IN
No Degree from CRIMINAL PSYCHOLGY
Ivy Tech Community College, Fort Wayne, IN
CERTIFICATION from Nursing Assistance
10.2002
Skills
- Demographics Information
- Customer Satisfaction
- Information Collection
- Team Leadership
- Medical Terminology
- Operational Standards
- Critical Thinking
- Nursing Assessment
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Central Line Placement
- Crisis Situations
- Patient Health Assessments
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
The Patient Access Lead Rep
Nationwide Children's Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Anesthesia Technician /MST/EKG Monitor Technician
Saint Anne's Hospital / Mount Carmel East Hospital
03.2018 - 05.2022
CNA
OHIO HEALTH REHAB HOSPITAL
02.2015 - 03.2018
IPFW
No Degree from CRIMINAL PSYCHOLGY
Ivy Tech Community College
CERTIFICATION from Nursing Assistance
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
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