Yolanda Decker
Kirtland,NM
Summary
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
Mercy Hospital Durango CO
Durango, CO
09.2019 - Current
- Ensured that all instruments used during endoscopic procedures were functioning properly before use.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members on proper operation of endoscopic equipment.
- Performed maintenance on scopes following manufacturer's recommended schedules.
- Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopies, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies and biopsies.
- Reported any malfunctions or problems with equipment to appropriate personnel for repair or replacement.
- Prepared rooms for endoscopic procedures according to established protocols.
- Maintained endoscopy equipment, including cleaning, sterilizing and troubleshooting.
- Set up and tear down procedure rooms in preparation for scheduled Endoscopy procedures.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the meticulous reprocessing of flexible endoscopes through thorough completion of pre-cleaning activities, leak testing, cleaning processes, high-level disinfection steps, followed by appropriate reprocessing techniques, and final drying for storage purposes.
Unit Secretary/Certified Nursing Assistant
San Juan Regional Medical Center
Farmington, NM
09.2005 - 06.2019
- Provided clerical support including filing, faxing, photocopying and data entry of patient information into electronic health record systems.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Managed the front desk area ensuring neatness at all times.
- Assisted nursing staff with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, ordering supplies and preparing charts.
- Answered telephone calls promptly and directed them to appropriate personnel or departments.
- Managed unit call reception and routed calls to correct department.
- Executed clerical tasks and assisted with unit duties to keep departments running smoothly.
- Transcribed doctors' orders, including medication and lab test requests.
- Monitored unit supply levels and notified management of ordering needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with administrative tasks to support patient care.
- Scheduled tests, lab work or x-rays for patients based on physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
San Juan College
Farmington, NM05-2000
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School
Farmington, NM05-1995
Skills
- Infection control standards
- Maintaining quality assurance standards
- Scope calibration
- HIPAA
- Patient Care
- Patient Positioning
- Sterilization techniques
- Quality Assurance
- Transporting patients
- Specimen Collection
- Specimen Preparation
- Room preparation
- Maintaining endoscopic equipment
- Certified in CPR
Certification
- Certified Nursing Aide License Number: NA.00794801 issued 8/07/2019
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
Mercy Hospital Durango CO
09.2019 - Current
Unit Secretary/Certified Nursing Assistant
San Juan Regional Medical Center
09.2005 - 06.2019
Some College (No Degree) -
San Juan College
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School
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