Samantha Rivera
Chicago,IL
Summary
Attentive and compassionate ED technician with calm and organized approach to emergency response needs. Facilitates field triage and critical interventions to address severe injury and illness. Established care plan and carries out in-field care to stabilize patients for transport .
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ED Technician
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
09.2017 - Current
- Performed daily duties such as restocking of supplies and equipment, cleaning, and patient flow activities.
- Assisted in the setup and operation of specialized medical equipment for ultrasound examinations.
- Monitored patient vital signs during procedures and reported any changes to the physician.
- Conducted basic laboratory testing such as urinalysis, venipuncture and hematology.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Prepared exam rooms by setting up equipment according to department protocols.
- Assisted physicians in performing minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations.
Medical Scribe
Scribe America
Chicago, IL
05.2017 - 10.2023
- Assisted physicians in patient care by transcribing and entering orders into the Electronic Medical Record system.
- Obtained accurate medical histories from patients and documented them into the EMR system.
- Performed data entry of patient information, including demographics, vital signs, lab results, and other pertinent information.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern University
Evanston, ILSkills
- Airway Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Geriatric Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- IV Insertion
- Patient Transport
- Patient Registration
Timeline
ED Technician
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
09.2017 - Current
Medical Scribe
Scribe America
05.2017 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern University