Natalie Thompson
Hempstead
Summary
Personable and detail-focused professional with solid foundation in healthcare settings and keen understanding of medical terminologies. Committed to enhancing patient care and ensuring accurate monitoring to support optimal health outcomes.
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in cardiac monitoring and interpretation and patient interaction, ensuring precise and compassionate care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
EEG/EKG Monitor Technician (Per Diem)
Plainview/Mather Hospital Northwell Health
05.2023 - Current
- Monitoring/conducting cardiac activities
- Applying electrodes/lead
- Use of 10-20 system
- Assisting high census in ED
- Used different techniques measuring brain waves
- Contributed to the development of efficient workflows within the Cardiology department, optimizing resource utilization and reducing wait times.
- Ensured compliance with hospital protocols by consistently following established guidelines for EKG monitoring procedures.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments prior to testing sessions, gathering relevant medical history information for accurate interpretation of results.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Catholic Health Services
04.2023 - Current
- Venipuncture/Ekg
- Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to patients in various stages of recovery.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and comfort during their stay.
- Supported nursing staff by accurately obtaining and recording vital signs, promptly notifying nurses of any abnormal results.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to strict infection control protocols and regular room sanitization procedures.
- Facilitated patient transfers, positioning, and mobility using proper body mechanics to prevent injury and ensure comfort.
Site Lead Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
01.2010 - 01.2023
- Prepared specimens for analysis and ensured chronological priorities in testing
- Calibrated equipment to ensure precise testing results
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Accessioning, billing, and chain of custody
- Managed project timelines, ensuring successful completion within budget and on schedule.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed to minimize downtime due to shortages.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
EEG Technician
Neurodiagnostech
05.2022 - 12.2022
- EEG Certified
- Both knowledge and hands-on skill trained
- Utilized the 10-20 system
- Used various techniques in measuring electrical brain waves
- Performed the responsibilities of an EEG Tech with the ability to build everyday montages
- Attended educational training and workshops concerning EEG.
- Assisted in the development of department policies and procedures relating to EEG services, promoting consistent standards of care across the organization.
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Monter Cancer Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepared and organized examination rooms
- Recorded patient vitals, prepared vaccines, and injections for doctors
- Venipuncture/Centrifuging specimens in preparation for laboratory crucial stat testing
- Performed various diagnostic tests
Education
Phlebotomy / EKG /CNA -
Franklin Career Institute
Hempstead, NYEEG Certified -
Neurodiagnostech
Hempstead, NYSkills
- Equipment Calibration
- EMR Systems
- Patient Care
- Epic
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care
- EKG interpretation
- Electrode placement
Timeline
EEG/EKG Monitor Technician (Per Diem)
Plainview/Mather Hospital Northwell Health
05.2023 - Current
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Catholic Health Services
04.2023 - Current
EEG Technician
Neurodiagnostech
05.2022 - 12.2022
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Monter Cancer Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
Site Lead Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
01.2010 - 01.2023
EEG Certified -
Neurodiagnostech
Phlebotomy / EKG /CNA -
Franklin Career Institute
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