Teretha Flowers
Riverdale,IL
Summary
Monitor Technician knowledgeable in arrhythmia interpretation; passionate and experienced with identifying life threatening arrhythmias, and an outstanding team player. Professional with strong expertise in monitoring and evaluating patient health metrics. Skilled in interpreting cardiac rhythms, operating telemetry equipment, and maintaining accurate records. Strong focus on collaboration and delivering reliable results, adaptable to changing needs and highly dependable. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, ensuring highest standards of patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Monitor Technician
Weiss Memorial Hospital
03.2015 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs using telemetry equipment to ensure timely detection of abnormalities.
- Developed protocols for troubleshooting common technical issues with monitoring systems, minimizing downtime.
- Promoted a positive work environment through active collaboration with peers, supervisors, and other healthcare professionals within the facility.
- Assisted in training new technicians on proper monitoring procedures and equipment usage.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency within the cardiology unit.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to communicate critical changes in patient conditions effectively.
Patient Care Technician
Weiss Memorial Hospital
12.2013 - 12.2015
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices for patient care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Life Watch Services, Inc
09.2007 - 08.2009
- Collaborated with healthcare team to maintain quality patient care.
- Served as a dependable resource for nurses and other healthcare staff, providing guidance on proper lead placement and interpretation of cardiac monitor findings.
- Improved patient care by accurately interpreting and reporting cardiac monitor readings.
Education
Diploma - Cardiology Technician
Medical Careers Institute
Chicago, IL06-2007
High School Diploma - Food Service
Westinghouse Vocational High School
Chicago, ILSkills
- Knowledge in performing ECG’s
- Basic life support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Electrocardiogram analysis
- Cardiac monitoring
- Vital signs measurement
- Quick problem solver
- Documentation procedures
- Reliable/Dependable
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Telemetry interpretation
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- CCT - Certified Cardiographic Technician
- CPR certification
Timeline
Monitor Technician
Weiss Memorial Hospital
03.2015 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Weiss Memorial Hospital
12.2013 - 12.2015
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Life Watch Services, Inc
09.2007 - 08.2009
High School Diploma - Food Service
Westinghouse Vocational High School
Diploma - Cardiology Technician
Medical Careers Institute
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