Kelly Garrity
Saugus,MA
Summary
With 16 years of experience in the emergency room, I am a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional. My focus is on providing high standards of culturally competent care to diverse patients with diverse needs. I excel in assisting patients during difficult moments, even in fast-paced and high-pressure settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Tech
Lahey Hospital
03.2014 - Current
- Provide emergency room technical support for physicians and nurses to optimize patient care
- Stabilize patients in emergency situations by utilizing clear communication skills and rapid-response problem solving abilities
- Perform chest compressions during cardiac arrest situations
- Perform urgent and emergent care procedures including EKGs, wound care, vital signs, phlebotomy procedures and codes
- Assists with the mobilization, ambulation and transport of patients
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal
EKG/Phlebotomist
Lynn Union Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles on various age groups
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers, and self
- Performed EKGs
- Assists in orientation and training of newly hired staff
- Followed infection control and safety procedures in carrying out daily responsibilities
Emergency Room Tech
Lynn Union Hospital
03.2009 - 07.2015
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures
- Took patients’ vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts
- Monitored patients’ condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Performed urgent and emergent care procedures including EKGs, wound care, vital signs, phlebotomy procedures and codes
Education
High School Diploma -
Saugus High School
Saugus05.2008
Skills
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- CPR
- Vital signs monitoring
- Splinting techniques
- Emergency medical procedures
- Basic patient care
- Measuring and monitoring vitals
- Phlebotomy
- Orthopedic fitting
- Advanced life support
- Replenishing supplies
- ER support
- Patient status updates
- Direct patient care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient care quality
- Calm under stress
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
EKG/Phlebotomist
Lynn Union Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2017
Emergency Room Tech
Lahey Hospital
03.2014 - Current
Emergency Room Tech
Lynn Union Hospital
03.2009 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Saugus High School