Pritesha Hixon

Work History

Lakeland Regional Medical Center

05.2010 - Current

Responsible for interpreting and printing cardiac rhythms and reporting changes to nursing staff and/or physicians
Responsible for alerting nursing staff of rhythm changes and new occurrences and obtain a graphic tracing for each
Reviews medical records to determine normal heart rhythm and any prior variances
Compile new and current charts, enter patient information on chart
Accountable for alarm limit setting on the monitors
Follow policies for placing telemetry leads on patients; troubleshoot any telemetry problems
Perform clerical duties related to admission and discharge of patients
Answer telephone and intercom, take messages and communicate information to appropriate person; call and follow up with consultants
Assist visitors on the nursing units

Northside Hospital Forsyth

08.2009 - 04.2010

Responsible for interpreting and printing cardiac rhythms and reporting changes to nursing staff and/or physicians
Compiled new and current charts, enter patient information on chart
Accountable for alarm limit setting on the monitors
Responsible for alerting nursing staff of rhythm changes and new occurrences and obtain a graphic tracing for each
Followed policies for placing telemetry leads on patients; troubleshoot any telemetry problems
Answered telephone and intercom, take messages and communicate information to appropriate person; call and follow up with consultants

Saint Joseph Hospital

10.2008 - 04.2009

Responsible for interpreting and printing cardiac rhythms and reporting changes to nursing staff and/or physicians
Responsible for alerting nursing staff of rhythm changes and new occurrences and obtain a graphic tracing for each
Reviewed medical records to determine normal heart rhythm and any prior variances
Compiled new and current charts, enter patient information on chart
Performed clerical duties related to admission and discharge of patients
Followed policies for placing telemetry leads on patients; troubleshoot any telemetry problems

Lakeland Regional Health

06.2004 - 10.2008

Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
Collaborated with healthcare team to maintain quality patient care.
Served as a dependable resource for nurses and other healthcare staff, providing guidance on proper lead placement and interpretation of cardiac monitor findings.
Trained and supervised new cardiac monitor technicians on best practices and safety measures.
Assisted in saving lives through efficient recognition and reporting of life-threatening arrhythmias.
Improved patient care by accurately interpreting and reporting cardiac monitor readings.
Demonstrated strong attention to detail while analyzing complex waveform patterns for abnormalities or changes in patient condition.
Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing comprehensive handover reports detailing any significant events or observations during monitoring periods.