Nakia Possien
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Providence Health Systems
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
Emergency Room Technician
Dignity Health
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
- 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.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures.
Emergency Room Tech
CHI Franciscan Health St. Francis
01.2023 - 03.2023
- 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.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, and splinting.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
Emergency Room Technician
Dignity Health
01.2022 - 11.2022
- 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.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- IV starts
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Inserted peripheral IVs.
Emergency Room Technician
Banner Health
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Busy 60 bed level 1 trauma center.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Assisted with ortho devices including splinting and traction
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles.
- Inserted peripheral IVs.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
Health Unit Coordinator
Valleywise Health
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for over 24 patients
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed
- Answered phone calls and messages for physician for mental health medical facility, scheduling appointments and handling patient inquiries
- Assisted with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges
- Provided concierge service to assist patients and families and direct them to available resources
Emergency Room Technician
Legacy Health
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- 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.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Unit Secretary duties
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Emergency Room Technician
Providence Health Systems
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Unit Secretary 1 shift a week.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Unit Secretary Duties.
Emergency Room Technician/Medical Unit Secretary
Medical University Of South Carolina
08.2009 - 11.2014
- Fast paced level 1 trauma center. The only Level 1 in the state of South Carolina
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Administered basic wound care.
- Unit secretary duties.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Education
Certificate - IV Therapy For Emergency Department Techs
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas03.2024
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Reliance Phlebotomy Training And Services
Tacoma, WA08.2023
CNA Training Program - CNA
Star Canyon School of Nursing
Phoenix AZ12.2020
Certificate - Health Unit Coordination
CLOVER PARK TECH
Tacoma WA12.2007
Certificate - CNA/ Medical Careers
New Market Vocational Skills Center
Tumwater WaHigh School Diploma -
Yelm High School
Yelm, WA06.2005
Skills
- 14 years experience as Emergency Department Tech
- 40 hours of EKG Interpretation
- BLS / First Aid CPR AED
- Unit Secretary Certificate
- Nevada CNA license
- IV therapy proficiency
Accomplishments
- Level 1 trauma award from MUSC trauma team.
- Code blue team.
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Providence Health Systems
08.2023 - 02.2024
Emergency Room Technician
Dignity Health
03.2023 - 08.2023
Emergency Room Tech
CHI Franciscan Health St. Francis
01.2023 - 03.2023
Emergency Room Technician
Dignity Health
01.2022 - 11.2022
Emergency Room Technician
Banner Health
08.2020 - 12.2021
Health Unit Coordinator
Valleywise Health
01.2020 - 08.2020
Emergency Room Technician
Legacy Health
01.2018 - 10.2019
Emergency Room Technician
Providence Health Systems
02.2016 - 10.2016
Emergency Room Technician/Medical Unit Secretary
Medical University Of South Carolina
08.2009 - 11.2014
Certificate - IV Therapy For Emergency Department Techs
College of Southern Nevada
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Reliance Phlebotomy Training And Services
CNA Training Program - CNA
Star Canyon School of Nursing
Certificate - Health Unit Coordination
CLOVER PARK TECH
Certificate - CNA/ Medical Careers
New Market Vocational Skills Center
High School Diploma -
Yelm High School
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