Penelope Guertin
Summerville,SC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chiropractic Assistant
Cane Bay Chiropractic & Wellness
Summerville, South Carolina
05.2021 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Input patient data into computer systems using Chiro-Touch, Natus, Star Navigator, power chart as well as stroke data entry into Joint Commission website. Compliance checked information for accuracy.
- Scheduled patient appointments for busy chiropractic practice
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
EEG Technologist
Roper St Francis Health Care
Charleston, South Carolina
06.2007 - 11.2018
- Earned professional Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and applied learned skills regularly to EEG technology work.
- Operated and maintained variety of equipment to obtain diagnostic data with focus on EEG.
- Credentialed from American Heart Association (AHA) and participated in ongoing education to keep skills current.
- Reviewed patient's history, obtained necessary information and documentation and educated and reassured patient
- Summarized technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain, sleep or nervous system disorders.
- Managed busy schedule with over 20 procedures every week.
- Preformed routine electroencephalographs, (EEG) and long term video monitoring while maintaining patient's comfort level, safety and overall wellbeing.
- Gathered, documented and tracked test results for physician interpretation.
- Attached electrodes to patients using adhesives.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Patient Care Technician
Roper Saint Francis Healthcare
Charleston, SC
10.2003 - 06.2007
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
- Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
Education
EEG Fundamentals
Larry Head Institute
Monroe, MI2007
Pre -Nursing Certificate
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC2003
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Degree of Theology
Christ For The Nations Institute
Dallas, TXHigh School Diploma -
Conway High School
Conway, SC05.1982
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Check-In and Check-Out Procedures
- Examination and Treatment Room Preparation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Appointment scheduling, in person as well as use of Multi-line Telephone System
- Cleaning and organizing including resource and supply management
- Critical Thinking
- Updating Medical Records
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Electronic Charting
- Payment Processing
Timeline
Chiropractic Assistant
Cane Bay Chiropractic & Wellness
05.2021 - Current
EEG Technologist
Roper St Francis Health Care
06.2007 - 11.2018
Patient Care Technician
Roper Saint Francis Healthcare
10.2003 - 06.2007
EEG Fundamentals
Larry Head Institute
Pre -Nursing Certificate
Trident Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Degree of Theology
Christ For The Nations Institute
High School Diploma -
Conway High School
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