Rodney H. Chambers, NREMT, CET
Chicago,IL
Summary
Patient-focused Registered EMT-B with over (6) years experience in healthcare. Known reputation for excellent communication skills, achievement in high levels of patient satisfaction and commitment to quality care. Skilled care assistant of pediatric and adult patients with chronic and acute conditions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Technician
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital Of Cook County
Chicago, IL
04.2023 - Current
- Perform Phlebotomy procedures on patients.
- Collect and document patients vital signs
- Perform EKG on patients in triage and emergency rooms.
- Monitor and document SI and abnormal behavior patients.
- Perform CPR on Patients in triage and emergency rooms.
- Assist medical staff (ER Doctors and Nurses) in emergency room patient care.
- Restock emergency room medical supplies and instruments.
- Assist patients in CT scans
EMT-B
ATI Ambulance
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - Current
- Provide patient care in medical emergencies in Accordance with SOP's and medical directives.
- Certified to administer medication and treatments via oral, nasal, sublingual and intramuscular dosing within scope of license.
- Provides education regarding study activities to patient, relatives and Medical Center staff as necessary per protocol.
- Evaluates acute health problems, including possible adverse events.
- Performs physical and neurological assessments of patients to triage according to injury and illness for trauma and medical emergencies
- Recognized medical indications, contraindications and side effects of medication
- Write medical reports used by multiple agencies
ER and General Hospital EKG Technician
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed EKG test in a 64-bed unit ER and 635 patient room of general medicine and acute neurology level 1 trauma hospital.
- Complete requested EKG and ECG in a timely manner.
- Work effectively in critical situations to complete assessments.
- Track requests and document all actions correctly.
- Mentor junior staff in policies and standard operating procedures.
- Follow all hospital and government requirements including HIPPA.
- Instructed patients on use of holter monitors.
- Collaborated with team members to handle test load.
- Inspected and maintained unit equipment.
- Kept supplies well-stocked and requested needed items.
- Administered pre-operative EKG and ECG tests
- Performed Rhythm Strips and Posterior EKG
Education
Major - Biochemistry
Roosevelt University College
Chicago, IL06.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics
National Education Center
Chicago, IL06.1993
Skills
- Very familiar with all of the emergency room medical equipment
- Dedicated to providing the best possible care to patients
- Culturally sensitive
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of AED
- Strong medical ethic
- Trained in in- and out-patient care
- Extensive knowledge of computerized patient record system (CPRS)
- Venipuncture with Vacutainer, Butterflies and Syringes
- Oxygen Therapy
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Placement of Cardiac Holter Monitor
- Finger and Heel Sticks
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Exp 07/2024
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Exp 03/2025
BLS Instructor Certification, Exp 05/2025
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Certification, Exp 03/2025
Illinois Department of Public Health Licensed EMT-B, Exp 01/2025
NHA Certified EKG Technician, Exp 10/2023
Phlebotomy Certification Chicago School of Phlebotomy Issued 12/2021
Additional Information
- Volunteer Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care Direct Care Volunteer 10/2014 to 05/2017
- Snow City Arts Artist Volunteer Rush Hospital 09/2001 to 10/2002
Timeline
ER Technician
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital Of Cook County
04.2023 - Current
ER and General Hospital EKG Technician
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2023
EMT-B
ATI Ambulance
01.2021 - Current
Major - Biochemistry
Roosevelt University College
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics
National Education Center
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Exp 07/2024
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Exp 03/2025
BLS Instructor Certification, Exp 05/2025
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Certification, Exp 03/2025
Illinois Department of Public Health Licensed EMT-B, Exp 01/2025
NHA Certified EKG Technician, Exp 10/2023
Phlebotomy Certification Chicago School of Phlebotomy Issued 12/2021
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