VERNISE HUNTER
Cape Coral,Florida
Summary
Dedicated health care professional with expertise in cardiovascular procedures and tests. Help patients feel comfortable with treatments and diagnostic assessments. Completes precise, accurate, and safe work to help assess patients' conditions and improve treatment planning. Hardworking and reliable team player focused on going above and beyond to support team and serve customers. Trained in various task and offering top-notch skills. Motivated to continue to learn and grow as a health care professional. Skilled health care professional bringing advanced abilities in testing and recording patients' cardiac activity.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EKG Technician II
Lee Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Educated patients on testing and preparation steps prior to procedure.
- Provided instruction on Holter monitor and connected patient to analyzer.
- Prep patients for cardiac stress test.
- Monitored patient activity during stress test to record data.
- Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results.
- Edited final test results to provide to physician for analysis.
- Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
Shadowing Experience
Lee Health System
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Observed Infection Preventionist review patient charts.
- Observed Infection Preventionist evaluate hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Shadowed with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and policy development.
- Observed Infection Preventionist reduce infection rates by implementing evidence-based practices and guidelines in the healthcare facility.
- Observed Infection Preventionist team member set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
EKG Technician II
NCH Baker Hospital Downtown
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Educated patients on testing and preparation steps prior to procedure.
- Provided instruction on Holter monitor and connected patient to analyzer.
- Monitored patient activity during stress test to record data.
Lead Cardiovascular Stress Technician
University of Pennsylvania Health System
09.2006 - 03.2023
- Explained to patients before, during, and after cardiac tests what to expect and checked patient's emotional and physical well-being throughout tests
- Executed ECGs flawlessly, transferred test data into format easily read by physician, and transitioned results into patient's electronic medical health record
- Hooked-up cardiovascular patients for event and Holter monitoring and verified complete and valid scanning readings for physician to review
- Conducted patient interviews and identified and reported contraindications to exercise or pharmacological stress testing
- Completed EKGs and ECGs by attaching electrodes to patient's chest, arms, and, legs, manipulating switches on machine to obtain readings
- Conducted treadmill stress tests by connecting patient to EKG monitor to obtain baseline heart rate reading and resting blood pressure
- Positioned and observed patients during tests to promote optimal comfort and safety
- Checked, calibrated, and maintained cardiology equipment for proper functioning
- Watched gauges and technical displays during procedures and documented real-time data of patients' cardiovascular system operations
- Explained testing and answered patients' questions for improved cooperation, reduced anxiety, and better understanding of procedures
- Monitored patients vitals curing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and coordinated appropriate responses with physicians.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
Cardiac Stress Technician
Thomas Jefferson University Health System
05.1999 - 09.2006
- Explained to patients before, during, and after cardiac tests what to expect and checked patient's emotional and physical well-being throughout tests
- Completed EKGs and ECGs by attaching electrodes to patient's chest, arms, and, legs, manipulating switches on machine to obtain readings
- Checked, calibrated, and maintained cardiology equipment for proper functioning
- Positioned and observed patients during tests to promote optimal comfort and safety.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - QUALITY, SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE -
Drexel University
06.2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY -
University of Phoenix
01.2012
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - LIBERAL ARTS -
Community College of Philadelphia
06.1999
Skills
- Patient relations
- Equipment calibration
- Vitals monitoring
- Electronic charting
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Task prioritization
- Organization
- Analytical thinking
- Verbal communication
- Documentation
Certification
- American Heart Association, 04/2021 - present
- Cardiovascular Credentialing International, 05/19/2007 - present
- Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT), 05/19/2007 - present
Timeline
Shadowing Experience
Lee Health System
07.2024 - 07.2024
EKG Technician II
Lee Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - Current
EKG Technician II
NCH Baker Hospital Downtown
03.2023 - 08.2023
Lead Cardiovascular Stress Technician
University of Pennsylvania Health System
09.2006 - 03.2023
Cardiac Stress Technician
Thomas Jefferson University Health System
05.1999 - 09.2006
MASTER OF SCIENCE - QUALITY, SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE -
Drexel University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY -
University of Phoenix
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - LIBERAL ARTS -
Community College of Philadelphia
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