Tamera Halbert
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Patient-focused ER technician with 20 years of experience. Expert in all elements of patient care and successful in working as part of team to treat wide range of medical conditions. Skilled in prioritizing patients' needs within high-stress environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Technician
Banner Desert Medical Center
11.2003 - Current
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Collected vital signs accurately and consistently, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters c athiters.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Managed inventory of supplies within the ER unit assuring proper stocking levels for daily operations.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
Health Unit Coordinator
Banner Desert Medical Center
11 2003 - Current
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Facilitated supportive environment for patients and visitors, addressing inquiries and directing them to appropriate departments.
- Assisted with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
- Enhanced communication between medical staff by promptly answering phone calls, relaying messages, and responding to inquiries.
- Reduced administrative burden on nurses and doctors by taking on additional clerical tasks, allowing more focus on patient care.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail under pressure in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Education
Waubay High School
Waubay, SDSkills
- Patient Care
- Phlebotomy
- IV Insertion
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Wound Care
- Orthopedic Splinting
Certification
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
AVADE certified
BLS CPR certified
Timeline
ER Technician
Banner Desert Medical Center
11.2003 - Current
Health Unit Coordinator
Banner Desert Medical Center
11 2003 - Current
Waubay High School
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