Misty Laborde
Pineville,LA
Summary
Passionate Emergency Department Technician possessing expert knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment operations. Offering 13 year background providing assistance in routine patient care and administrative support activities in emergency department. Trustworthy and responsible professional comfortable working in fast-paced environment and adapting quickly to changes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Technician
Cabrini Hospital
07.2019 - Current
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
Mental Health Technician
Longleaf Hospital
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
EMT-Basic
Acadian Ambulance
04.2011 - 04.2017
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Educated public on emergency medical services.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
Education
EMS Basic - Emergency Medicine
SLCC South Community College
Lafayette06-2011
High School Diploma -
Tioga High School
Tioga05-2004
Skills
- Oxygen therapy
- Geriatric care
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Airway management
- Patient transport
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pediatric care
- ER support
- Sanitizing procedures
- Basic patient care
- Orthopedic splint application
- Wound cleaning
- CPR
- Phlebotomy procedures
- Seizure management
- Foreign body removal
- Medical sample collection
- Measuring and monitoring vitals
- Phlebotomy
- Replenishing supplies
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- EMT
- Collecting medical samples
- Cardiac monitoring
- Wound care
- Patient status updates
- Medical terminology
Certification
- CPR Training - 13 years
- EMT Basic License - 13 years
Timeline
ER Technician
Cabrini Hospital
07.2019 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Longleaf Hospital
10.2018 - 09.2019
EMT-Basic
Acadian Ambulance
04.2011 - 04.2017
EMS Basic - Emergency Medicine
SLCC South Community College
High School Diploma -
Tioga High School
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