Madison Postell
7041 157th St. W Apple Valley,MN
Summary
Proven Nursing Technician with a track record of enhancing patient care and safety at Fairview Ridges Hospital. Leveraged clinical judgment and compassionate care to improve patient health and safety. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and fostering teamwork, consistently contributing to efficient healthcare delivery and positive outcomes. Demonstrates reliability and problem-solving abilities in high-pressure environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Technician
Fairview Ridges Hospital
12.2020 - Current
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current on industry best practices while improving professional skills related to nursing technician duties and responsibilities.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Contributed to higher patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic support and effective communication to address individual needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care management, ensuring proper dressing changes were performed according to established protocols for faster healing times.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Ensured overall well-being of patients by providing emotional support during difficult times, fostering connections with their personal values, goals, and preferences related to their care plans.
- Maintained stringent hygiene standards of unit with disinfection and consistent restock of all equipment.
- Demonstrated competency in the utilization of various medical equipment such as EKG machines, glucose monitors, and infusion pumps for accurate patient assessments and treatments.
- Promoted adherence to infection control policies through thorough decontamination of operating rooms after each procedure.
- Streamlined workflow in the operating room by effectively prioritizing tasks during high-pressure situations.
- Displayed exceptional attention to detail when preparing patients for surgery, including positioning them correctly on the operating table and sterile opening all supplies and pans.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
Lab Technician
University of Maine at Presque Isle
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain laboratory standards.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Premedical
University of Maine At Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME06.2020
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient Safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliability
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Nursing Technician
Fairview Ridges Hospital
12.2020 - Current
Lab Technician
University of Maine at Presque Isle
08.2018 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Premedical
University of Maine At Presque Isle
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