Scott A Berglund
Lovell,ME
Summary
Dedicated Emergency Department Technician with extensive experience at Bridgton Hospital, recognized for delivering exceptional emergency medical care and fostering compassionate patient interactions. Skilled in 12-lead EKG monitoring and vital signs assessment, with a strong focus on enhancing patient safety protocols. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams to drive quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Technician
Bridgton Hospital
Bridgton, ME
08.2020 - Current
- Performed EKGs on patients to monitor heart rate and rhythm as requested by physician or nurse.
- Answered call lights promptly to provide comfort measures or assistance with basic needs such as toileting needs.
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
- Attended training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
- Assisted nurses and doctors with patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications, providing wound care, and collecting specimens.
- Displayed excellent customer service skills while interacting with patients and family members in a compassionate manner.
- Helped nursing staff provide quality, competent patient care for diverse emergencies.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving safety standards within the Emergency Department setting.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by initiating life-saving procedures such as CPR according to policy guidelines.
- Monitored patients for signs of distress or decompensation and alerted staff of emergency situations.
- Transported critically ill patients from the ER to Intensive Care Units or operating rooms for further treatment.
- Worked alongside doctors and nurses to provide supplies, instruments and equipment for procedures.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Tracked patients' vital signs, treated wounds and collected samples to free up nurses and physicians for more advanced work.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to determine needs and support daily objectives.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Collected and compiled data to document performance or assess program quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
WAUBONSIE VALLEY
Aurora, IL06-1981
Skills
- Emergency medical care
- Patient transport
- Orthopedic splinting
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical equipment operation
- Wound cleaning
- Collecting medical samples
- Basic patient care
- Behavioral health care
- Diabetic care
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- Replenishing supplies
- Compassionate care
Affiliations
- Mountain biking
- sking
- canoeing
- hiking
- reading
- guitar playing
Accomplishments
- Sunshine award 2016 for excellent customer service
Certification
- Current BLS certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician
Bridgton Hospital
08.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
WAUBONSIE VALLEY
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