TARU DUTTON
CHI Saint Joseph Health
Georgetown,KY
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience
Hardworking and reliable state registered nursing assistant focused on going above and beyond to support team and serve customers. Motivated to continue to learn and grow as a healthcare professional.
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
5 Years 4 Months- Assessed patient conditions to prioritize care based on urgency and severity.
- Assisted medical staff in performing diagnostic tests and procedures efficiently.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing team promptly.
- Trained new technicians on emergency procedures and best practices in patient care.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Enhanced ER efficiency through proficient use of medical equipment like EKG machines, defibrillators, and vital sign monitors.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
Office Manager
2 Years 7 Months- Administered office budget without overage using excellent cost control and prioritization skills.
- Responded promptly to conflicts and de-escalated concerns with strong attention to detail and expert problem-solving abilities.
- Planned and established office management systems, achieving enhanced organizational effectiveness and performance.
- Reviewed daily reports and resolved discrepancies to maintain accuracy in office records.
- Trained new employees on office practices and procedures to ensure smooth onboarding and operational consistency.
- Identified and closed employee skill gaps by assessing work, retraining, and coaching on improvement strategies.
- Ensured that office processes were standardized, communications were regulated, filing systems were created, supply orders were handled, and administrative tasks were appropriately distributed and overseen.
- Demonstrated top-notch communication skills daily in interactions with management, staff, and clients.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop policies and procedures that streamlined clerical operations.
- Implemented office procedures by setting objectives to guide steady workflow.
- Implemented and monitored customer service standards for consistent interactions with clients.
- Evaluated client issues and complaints and developed amicable solutions.
- Interviewed, hired, and onboarded new employees with qualifications matching requirements.
Emergency Room Technician
1 Year 5 Months- Greeted and oriented patients and family members to patient care area of busy emergency room.
- Collected and communicated pertinent patient information to help facilitate effective care.
- Completed hourly purposeful rounding to check on and assist assigned patients.
- Transported patients to and from ancillary departments as part of effective care management.
- Tracked entrances and exits and monitored cameras as part of ER security practices.
- Handled wide range of direct patient care, including cleaning wounds, caring for catheters, and drawing blood for tests, ECG's and orthoglass splints.
- Monitored and interpreted cardiac activity and rhythms to track patients' conditions for physicians.
- Assisted patients in accomplishing daily activities such as bathing, grooming, and exercise.
- Coordinated patient movements to and from examination areas to maintain efficient office flow.
- Collected specimens from patients to use in diagnostic examinations and laboratory testing.
- Offered patients above-and-beyond support to improve comfort levels and compliance with procedures.
- Recognized patients' breathing problems, irritation, and signs of discomfort to report abnormalities to assigned doctors.
- Performed orthoglass splinting under the supervision of the doctor.
Patient Care Technician-Pool per-diem
11 Months- Attended to comfort of patients by adjusting bed settings, completing timely turns, and repositioning individuals with utmost care.
- Maintained patients' hygiene by assisting with baths and toileting.
- Documented vital signs like temperature and blood pressure to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments.
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility needs.
- Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature.
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations.
- Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily.
- Responded appropriately to symptoms and behavior.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities.
- Collected and communicated pertinent patient information to help facilitate effective care.
- Completed hourly purposeful rounding to check on and assist assigned patients.
- Recognized patients' breathing problems, irritation, and signs of discomfort to report abnormalities to assigned doctors.
- Collected specimens from patients to use in diagnostic examinations and laboratory testing.
- Assisted patients in accomplishing daily activities such as bathing, grooming, and exercise.
Emergency Room Technician
6 Years 7 Months- Greeted and oriented patients and family members to patient care area of busy emergency room.
- Completed hourly purposeful rounding to check on and assist assigned patients.
- Monitored and interpreted cardiac activity and rhythms to track patients' conditions for physicians.
- Transported patients to and from ancillary departments as part of effective care management.
- Collected and communicated pertinent patient information to help facilitate effective care.
- Handled wide range of direct patient care, including cleaning wounds, caring for catheters, and drawing blood for tests.
- Cleaned and calibrated equipment, devices, and instruments for reliable results in examinations.
- Recognized patients' breathing problems, irritation, and signs of discomfort to report abnormalities to assigned doctors.
- Updated client records with latest treatments and progress notes.
- Collected specimens from patients to use in diagnostic examinations and laboratory testing.
- Offered patients above-and-beyond support to improve comfort levels and compliance with procedures.
- Coordinated patient movements to and from examination areas to maintain efficient office flow.
SRNA
1 Year 1 Month- Assisted with activities of daily living such as hair and oral care, bathing, and dressing.
- Transported clients to appointments and provided companionship through many different activities.
- Responded promptly to call lights and brought in senior staff for advanced issues.
- Managed basic housekeeping like changing linens and vacuuming to keep client areas clean, safe, and healthy.
- Rounded unit hourly and assisted with tasks such as pain management, positioning, and item retrieval.
- Aided individuals with limited mobility in ambulation both with and without mechanical aids.
- Disinfected patient rooms, bathrooms and examination areas to prevent disease spread.
- Documented vital signs like temperature and blood pressure to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments.
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations.
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility needs.
- Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information.
- Ensured complete documentation when entering data into the EMR system.
- Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature.
- Responded appropriately to family members when discussing patient care and instructions for discharge.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities.
SRNA
6 Months- Assisted with activities of daily living such as hair and oral care, bathing, and dressing.
- Rounded unit hourly and assisted with tasks such as pain management, positioning, and item retrieval.
- Managed basic housekeeping like changing linens and vacuuming to keep client areas clean, safe, and healthy.
- Transported clients to appointments and provided companionship through many different activities.
- Responded promptly to call lights and brought in senior staff for advanced issues.
- Aided individuals with limited mobility in ambulation both with and without mechanical aids.
- Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information.
- Exercised patients with limited or no mobility, including individuals with partial or total paralysis.
- Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily.
- Documented vital signs like temperature and blood pressure to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments.
- Transported patients by wheelchair or rolling bed between care and examination rooms.
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations.
- Responded appropriately to symptoms and behavior.
- Responded appropriately to family members when discussing patient care and instructions for discharge.
- Monitored intake of food and medication and alerted staff to deterioration in patient conditions.
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility needs.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities.
- Disinfected patient rooms, bathrooms and examination areas to prevent disease spread.
- Ensured complete documentation when entering data into the EMR system.
Education
Associate of Science - Equine training
CNA - Nursing
High School Diploma
Skills
Phlebotomy
Patient care
Vitals monitoring
Wound cleaning
Perform ECG's
EHR documentation
Medical terminology
Specimen collection
Patient transport
Orthoglass splinting
Office management systems
Workflow coordination
Records management
Staff training
Customer issue resolution
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
CHI Saint Joseph Health
04.2021 - CurrentRead More
Office Manager
Amada Senior Care
09.2018 - 04.2021Read More
Emergency Room Technician
CHI Saint Joseph Health
12.2017 - 05.2019Read More
Patient Care Technician-Pool per-diem
University Of Kentucky
12.2017 - 11.2018Read More
Emergency Room Technician
CHI Saint Joseph Hospital
02.2011 - 09.2017Read More
SRNA
Tanbark
01.2010 - 02.2011Read More
SRNA
Mayfair Manor
07.2009 - 01.2010Read More
Kauppis-Heikki
High School Diploma
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KY Healthcare Training Center
CNA from Nursing
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Ylä-Savon Ammattiopisto
Associate of Science from Equine training
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