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Lisa Chambers

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges . Continually maintained positive attitude in emergent, stressful situations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

19
years of professional experience

Work History

Jefferson Einstein Medical Center Montgomery

Cardiac Monitor Technician
02.2010 - Current

Job overview

Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.

  • Closely monitored patient’s arrhythmia’s and alerted cardiac nurse of any changes.
  • Trained and supervised new cardiac monitor technicians on best practices and safety measures.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient information and treatments.
  • Identified and documented data trends of pacers and AICDs, analyzing results and reporting issues.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to maintain quality patient care.
  • Transcribed patient results and entered into office electronic recording system.
  • Cleaned and sterilized equipment for each patient. Change batteries and checked for malfunctions.
  • Interpreted tests and identified arrhythmias and heart abnormalities on patient's EKG and reported to cardiologist.
  • Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results.

Montgomery Hospital

Nurses Aide
06.2006 - 02.2010

Job overview

  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • 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.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy Technician
05.2005 - 06.2006

Job overview

  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.

Education

Norristown Area High School
Norristown, PA

06.2004

Skills

  • Cardiac terminology
  • Holter Monitor
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Training and Development
  • Critical Thinking
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Clerical Support
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Active Listening
  • Self-Motivated
  • Written Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • GE Software
  • EMR software
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Type Software Proficiency
  • MS Office
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Assisting pharmacists
  • Processing payments
  • Manual and automated medication dispensing
  • Drug inventory management
  • Receiving incoming supplies
  • Drug storage procedures
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Updating medication histories
  • FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
  • Pharmacy and customer records management
  • HIPAA
  • Medication dispensing
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Drug safety
  • Answering customer questions
  • Secure storage of medications
  • Interpreting orders

Timeline

Cardiac Monitor Technician

Jefferson Einstein Medical Center Montgomery
02.2010 - Current

Nurses Aide

Montgomery Hospital
06.2006 - 02.2010

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
05.2005 - 06.2006

Norristown Area High School

Lisa Chambers