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Laura Scott

Lithonia,GA

Summary

Highly motivated and detail-oriented healthcare professional with experience in performing EKGs and providing patient-centered cardiac care. Skilled in operating diagnostic equipment and delivering exceptional service to diverse patient populations, including neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Equipped with American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and a strong commitment to ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. Flexible and dependable, with the ability to work night, weekend, and day shifts as needed.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Compression Fitter

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta, GA
03.2024 - Current
  • Work closely with healthcare teams to support the seamless fitting of compression garments, enhancing patient care and comfort.
  • Conduct assessments and fittings for breast cancer patients, ensuring optimal comfort and support. Manage patient documentation and insurance details, enhancing administrative efficiency.
  • Coordinate orders and inventory, maintaining seamless supply chain operations.
  • Facilitate communication with patients and healthcare providers, fostering collaborative care.
  • Ensure compliance through meticulous record-keeping and process adherence.

Donor Center Technician

BioTek America
Lithonia, GA
11.2021 - 10.2023

• Perform pre-donation medical screening and/or assessment, which may include health screening procedures such as blood pressure, temperature check, pulse, capillary tube sample collection via finger stick, hematocrit, and total protein determination via digital refractometer, etc.

• Setup donors for the plasmapheresis procedure by ensuring that the disposable soft goods are installed in the automated plasmapheresis device.

• Disconnect the donor when the apheresis process is complete by ensuring collection targets have been met and recorded appropriately, removing the needle from the donor's arm, and providing donors with post-donation care education.

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and periodic quality calibrations activities and record results.

• Complete cleaning activities based on the required equipment activity schedule.

• Conduct pre-registration and registration verification for new donors.

Medical Assistant

East Georgia Regional
Statesboro, GA
02.2018 - 10.2021
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
  • Perform EKGs, treadmill stress tests, and nuclear studies to support diagnostic cardiac evaluations.
  • Assist with Holter monitoring and signal average testing for neonate, geriatric, and other patients.
  • Ensure patient comfort and proper preparation during diagnostic procedures.
  • Monitor and maintain diagnostic equipment to ensure accurate and reliable testing.
  • Document and report findings in compliance with hospital protocols and standards.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and outcomes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tattnall County High School
Reidsville, GA
05-2015

Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician

Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Electrocardiogram (EKG) Testing
  • Holter Monitoring and Signal Average Testing
  • Diagnostic Cardiac Evaluations
  • Patient Care and Wellness Profiles
  • Flexible Scheduling and Shift Coverage
  • Knowledge of Cardiac Diagnostic Equipment
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Patient Communication and Comfort
  • Proficient in using EKG and holter monitoring equipment
  • Knowledge of treadmill and nuclear study protocols
  • Skilled in patient data documentation and electronic health records (EHR)

Certification

  • American Heart Association - Basic Life Support
  • National Healthcareer Association - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Timeline

Compression Fitter

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
03.2024 - Current

Donor Center Technician

BioTek America
11.2021 - 10.2023

Medical Assistant

East Georgia Regional
02.2018 - 10.2021
  • American Heart Association - Basic Life Support
  • National Healthcareer Association - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

High School Diploma -

Tattnall County High School

Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician

Atlanta Technical College
Laura Scott