Whitney Morey
Mt Zion,IL
Summary
Patient-centered and goal-focused Endoscopy Technician offering many years of experience in equipment preparation and maintenance for procedures. Detail-oriented, hardworking technician easily learns new techniques, equipment, and software.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
Decatur Memorial Hospital
Decatur, IL
10.2022 - Current
- Prepared rooms for endoscopic procedures according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all instruments used during endoscopic procedures were functioning properly before use.
- Communicated effectively with nursing staff concerning patient needs throughout procedure processes.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, bronchoscopy, and ENT.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of supplies needed for endoscopic suite operations.
- Use aseptic techniques to sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other endoscopic tools and equipment.
- Review procedure requirements to select and set up appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Transported and helped patients prior to and following procedures.
- Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
- Set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming operations.
- Sterilized and distributed endoscopic instrumentation and equipment.
- Followed nurses' instructions and physicians' orders when administering oral and injected medications.
Opthalmic Assistant
Gailey Eye Clinic
Decatur, IL
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Prepared exam rooms according to established protocols prior to each patient visit.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as visual acuity, tonometry, refraction, keratometry, pachymetry, A-scan ultrasonography, and fundus photography.
- Assisted physicians during minor surgical procedures such as foreign body removal.
- Instructed patients on how to properly apply eye drops or other medications prescribed by the physician.
- Ensured that all instruments were cleaned properly after each use in accordance with sterilization protocols.
- Collected essential medical information and documented data in EHR platform.
- Tested patients' visual fields and ocular motility and completed full patient work-ups.
- Checked vision fields, refraction and other vision markers before patient met with ophthalmologist.
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments for treatment or to aid in diagnostics.
- Observed pupils, visual acuteness and extra-ocular movements to check patient status.
- Transferred knowledge by training ophthalmic assistants, technicians and interns.
- Facilitated patient referrals to other healthcare professionals as needed.
- Sent patient prescriptions to pharmacies and scheduled future appointments.
- Performed a wide range of diagnostic tests such as OCT, visual fields, and fundus photography.
- Led patients to exam rooms, collected medical histories and asked questions regarding health and current medications to provide physicians with optimal initial data.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Johns Hospital and Clinics
Springfield , IL
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Education
Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Heartland Technical Academy
Decatur, IL07-2018
High School Diploma -
Mt Zion High School
Marion, MT05-2015
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Richland Community College
Decatur, ILSkills
- Colonoscopy and panendoscopy procedures
- Aseptic Techniques
- Room preparation
- Procedure Assistance
- Sterilization techniques
- Specimen Preparation/collection
- Certified in CPR
- Records Management
Certification
- Licensed - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Licensed - Certified Opthalmic Assistant
- Certified in CPR
Accomplishments
- "All American" Cheerleading title in 2014 by Universal Cheerleading Assoc.
- Earned 7 Bee Awards at St Johns Hospital
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
Decatur Memorial Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Opthalmic Assistant
Gailey Eye Clinic
10.2019 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Johns Hospital and Clinics
07.2018 - 10.2019
Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Heartland Technical Academy
High School Diploma -
Mt Zion High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Richland Community College
- Licensed - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Licensed - Certified Opthalmic Assistant
- Certified in CPR
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