Samantha Smith
LaFollette,USA
Summary
Compassionate ER Technician experienced in emergency response and patient care coordination. Delivered high productivity by effectively operating medical equipment and fostering communication and teamwork in fast-paced environments. Focused on providing efficient emergency medical support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Technician
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Knoxville, TN
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care based on medical protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient records.
- Assisted physicians with procedures and provided necessary instruments.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure quality patient care.
- Prepared treatment areas and ensured cleanliness for patient safety.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding patient status and care plans.
- Provided emotional support for family members throughout difficult situations associated with illness or injury.
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
Line Leader
Pharma Packaging Solutions
Clinton, US
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Identified and resolved issues with production processes and equipment to enhance operational efficiency.
- Ensured all employees are following all company practices, policies and safety procedures.
- Coordinated movements of raw materials and intermediate products to ensure smooth production flow.
- Provided positive performance coaching and communication with hourly employees.
- Coordinated raw material and intermediate product movements.
- Verified staffing levels prior to shift start to align with daily production needs.
- Assisted with downtime reports with Shift Supervisor.
Resident Assistant /Memory Care
Blue Harbor Senior Living
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Measured and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure and heart rate, in a clinical setting.
- Assisted with taking medications doctor's prescribed.
- Supported laundry and housekeeping services to maintain a clean and safe environment
- Delivered continuous care for seriously ill family member, managing medication and daily needs
- Assisted with taking medications doctors prescribed.
- Organized a healthy meal plan for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Scheduled doctor's appointments and rides to be picked up and dropped off at the home and doctors office.
- Assisted with laundry and housekeeping services
- Scheduled doctors appointments and rides to be picked up and dropped off at the home and doctors office.
Resident Assistant
ETPCS
Knoxville, US
10.2012 - 02.2014
- Prepared and submitted resident progress notes. Ensured complete documentation in EMR system and immediately alerted RN and care provider teams of changes in condition.
- Measured and recorded patient vital signs to monitor health status.
- Performed first aid and initiated emergency response procedures
- Helped maintain cleanliness by managing laundry and housekeeping tasks.
- Delivered round-the-clock care for seriously ill family member, managing medication and daily needs
- Coordinated laundry and housekeeping services to ensure a clean and comfortable living environment
- Followed prescribed dietary requirements and prepared nutritious meals
- Maintained safe and healthy patient environment while managing all household chores
- Provided round-the-clock care for seriously ill family member, including medication
Warehouse Associate
Omega Cabinetry
Rocky Top, US
10.2006 - 12.2009
- Inspected products for quality assurance to maintain standards.
- Motivated team members to achieve production deadlines, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Document and report on all damaged products
- Identity product codes and SKU numbers against invoice manifest.
- Documented and reported damaged products to streamline inventory management.
- Identified product codes and SKU numbers to verify invoice accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jellico High School
JellicoSkills
- Emergency Care Coordination
- Patient Care
- Vital Signs
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Medication Administration
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Records
- EMR Systems
- Nursing
- Clinical Support
- Memory Care
- Dementia Care
- Alzheimer's Care
- Caregiving
- Home Care
- Hospital Experience
- Nutritional Assessment
- Patient Quality Control
- Patient Transport
- Medical recordkeeping
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer Service
- Data entry
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Administrative experience
- Management
- Team Collaboration
- Trauma Care Support
- Emotional assistance
- Admissions processes
- Customer Service
- Trauma Care Support
- Admissions processes
Certification
Driver's License
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Assessments
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
ER Technician
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2022
Line Leader
Pharma Packaging Solutions
11.2017 - 01.2018
Resident Assistant /Memory Care
Blue Harbor Senior Living
02.2014 - 01.2016
Resident Assistant
ETPCS
10.2012 - 02.2014
Warehouse Associate
Omega Cabinetry
10.2006 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
Jellico High School