Marcella Pringle
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Bryn Mawr, PA
11.2023 - Current
- Improve patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
- Enhance ER efficiency through proficient use of medical equipment like EKG machines, defibrillators, and vital sign monitors.
- Reduce wait times by effectively triaging patients to prioritize treatment based on the severity of their conditions.
- Assist physicians with patient assessments, contributing to accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans.
Surgical Technician
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures
Critical Care Technician
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Conducted patient assessments, record vitals and analyze records and charts to define care requirements.
- Collected and transport specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assess needs and offer qualified support.
- 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.
Communications Officer
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA
05.2015 - 01.2022
- Responsible for the company\'s communication with different target audiences, including customers, journalists, investors, suppliers and the community.
- Answered the telephone and receives emergency, non-emergency, and 9-1-1 requests for assistance; evaluates the information and creates a Computer-Aided Dispatch system (CAD).
- Dispatched all radio calls; field all incoming telephone and radio communications.
- Coordinated public safety response to all emergency situations by assessing the seriousness and complexity of an incident.
Emergency Medical Technician
Riddle Hospital
Media, PA
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
Patient Care Technician
Crozer-Keystone Health System
Upland,PA
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team efficiency.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
Emergency Medical Technician
Keystone Quality Transport
Springfield, PA
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Perform basic and advanced patient assessments
- Respond to dispatched assignments quickly and safely
- Assess patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from medical staff
- Monitor patients for changes, and review and revise plans accordingly
Security Officer
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Darby, PA
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees and visitors
- Respond to all emergency situations, incidents/accidents and prepare proper reports as necessary.
- Conduct patient escorts, patient watches, provide safety escort, assist and/or transport deceased to morgue
- Initiate appropriate actions pertaining to violations of rules and regulations occurring within the hospital, resolve situations in a timely manner
Patient Care Assistant
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Philadelphia, PA
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Supported patients'' physical mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises as directed by nursing staff.
Education
Certification - Surgical Technology
MedCerts
Philadelphia, PA06.2023
Certification - Lethal Weapons Training ACT
Delaware Valley Security Center
Philadelphia, PA08.2016
Certification - Public Safety Telecommunications
Widener University
Chester, PA01.2015
Certification - Phlebotomy
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA05.2011
Certificaton - Emergency Medical Services
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA2010
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School
Philadelphia, PA06.2007
Skills
- Emergency medical procedures
- Critical decision-making skills
- Expertise in surveillance
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Strong communication skills
- Regulatory compliance
- High level of integrity
- Health assessments
- Document preparation
- Trauma
- CPR and first aid
- Specimen handling
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Bryn Mawr Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Surgical Technician
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
03.2023 - 09.2023
Critical Care Technician
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2023
Patient Care Technician
Crozer-Keystone Health System
12.2020 - 07.2021
Emergency Medical Technician
Riddle Hospital
08.2019 - 11.2021
Emergency Medical Technician
Keystone Quality Transport
01.2018 - 07.2020
Security Officer
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
02.2016 - 02.2017
Communications Officer
Swarthmore College
05.2015 - 01.2022
Patient Care Assistant
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
09.2013 - 08.2015
Certification - Surgical Technology
MedCerts
Certification - Lethal Weapons Training ACT
Delaware Valley Security Center
Certification - Public Safety Telecommunications
Widener University
Certification - Phlebotomy
Delaware County Community College
Certificaton - Emergency Medical Services
Thomas Jefferson University
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School
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