Mikala Talbot
St. George,UT
Summary
Dedicated Medical Technician offering both direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining the highest level of patient satisfaction through ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to practice standards. Documented to cultivate trust and rapport with patients and maintain strong relationships. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Med Tech
Legacy Village Assisted Living
04.2022 - Current
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
- Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
CNA
Southern Utah Veterans Home
08.2020 - 04.2022
- 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.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- 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.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Lifeguard
Eureka County Swimming Pool
01.2017 - 06.2020
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Educated patrons on safety protocols and enforced safety rules.
- Maintained order and cleanliness at swimming pool and surrounding areas to uphold hygiene standards.
- Demonstrated rescue techniques and provided first aid in emergency situations.
- Cleared pool areas of debris and hazardous objects to increase safety.
- Performed regular maintenance of pool equipment and life-saving equipment to keep in good working order.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
- Recorded daily activity logs and incident reports for tracking purposes.
- Inspected and tested pool equipment functionality to minimize hazards.
- Trained new lifeguards on safety procedures and protocol.
- Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges.
- Sampled pool water to check chemical levels prior to starting swimming instruction.
- Explained and demonstrated swimming strokes, exhibiting proper technique and positioning in water.
- Earned Water Safety Instructor certification and managed beachfront safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eureka County High School
Eureka, NV06.2019
Skills
- Specimen Handling
- Biohazard Disposal
- Medication Administration
- Maintaining Equipment
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Vital Taking
- Patient Care Documentation
- Monitoring Equipment Inventory
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Interaction
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
Certification
- MT - Medical Technologist
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Swim Instructor
Timeline
Lead Med Tech
Legacy Village Assisted Living
04.2022 - Current
CNA
Southern Utah Veterans Home
08.2020 - 04.2022
Lifeguard
Eureka County Swimming Pool
01.2017 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Eureka County High School
- MT - Medical Technologist
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Swim Instructor
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