SARAH HALEY
South Charleston,WV
Summary
Detail-oriented Health Unit Coordinator skilled in Step-down Intermediate unit operations. Ensures efficient team and patient care through effective management of administrative tasks. Maintains organized and safe work environments while analyzing heart rhythms to detect subtle changes.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Monitor Technician- ICU
Thomas Memorial Hospital
South Charleston, WV
05.2025 - Current
- Monitored telemetry rhythms for Thomas Memorial Hospital cardiac patients.
- Interpreted arrhythmias and reported urgent changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cardiac monitoring equipment and checked lead connections.
- Responded to alarm signals across Thomas Memorial Hospital units.
- Communicated rhythm concerns with physicians and bedside caregivers.
- Verified telemetry accuracy for continuous monitoring across patient care areas.
- Operated telemetry systems to monitor patient's heart rate and rhythm remotely.
- Ensured that proper safety protocols were followed when handling hazardous materials such as lead wires or electrodes.
- Identified potential issues with the patient's ECG tracing before they become critical situations.
- Documented any changes made to the settings on the monitors throughout a procedure or test period.
- Compared posted strips to previous strips to notify nursing staff of drastic changes.
- Guided junior staff on how to compare and interpret rhythm strips.
- Reviewed patient information to determine normal and abnormal heart patterns.
- Responded quickly to any alarms generated from the monitors in order to assess potential problems.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to ICU nursing staff.
- Documented patient observations in ICU records and handoff notes.
- Responded quickly to alarms and urgent requests in the critical care unit.
- Responded quickly and calmly during emergencies or crisis situations within the ICU unit.
- Served as a resource person for new employees regarding specific policies related to ICU operations.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times for both patients and their families.
Health Unit Coordinator
CAMC Memorial
Charleston, West Virginia
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to ensure smooth transitions within healthcare facility.
- Facilitated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, enhancing operational flow within healthcare facility.
- Handled administrative work with a high degree of accuracy, including maintaining medical records.
- Handled administrative work with high degree of accuracy, including maintaining medical records.
- Assembled and processed charts on new and discharged patients.
- Managed confidential patient information according to HIPAA regulations while maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times.
- Placed electrodes on patients' chest, arms, and legs for accurate rhythm monitoring. to patients' chest, arms, and legs for accurate rhythm strips.
- Adjusted equipment settings to obtain optimal test readings based on individual patient needs.
Education
EKG Interpretation - EKG Interpretation
CAMC Education Building
02.2022 - 09.2026
Diploma -
South Charleston High School
South Charleston, WVSkills
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Advanced ECG Interpretation
- Cardiac Rhythm Analysis
- Arrhythmia detection
- Rhythm interpretation
- Vital Signs Measurement
- Lead Placement
- Basic Life Support
- Defibrillator operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Patient Documentation
- Patient recordkeeping
- Chart assembly
- Electronic Health Records
- Data Entry Accuracy
- HIPAA compliance
- Crisis Intervention
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking Capabilities
- Team communication
- Defibrillator operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Cardiac rhythm analysis
- Patient recordkeeping
LANGUAGE
English - Native
Timeline
Cardiac Monitor Technician- ICU
Thomas Memorial Hospital
05.2025 - Current
EKG Interpretation - EKG Interpretation
CAMC Education Building
02.2022 - 09.2026
Health Unit Coordinator
CAMC Memorial
01.2022 - Current
Diploma -
South Charleston High School