Yvette Castro Edwards
Temecula,CA
Summary
Attentive ER Tech excited to bring expertise in patient care to growing hospital. Highly accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients, performing assessments and using clinical knowledge and skills to treat patients. Committed to working as part of larger team to deliver high-quality care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Technician/CNA
Avarado hospital
San Diego, CA
11.1991 - Current
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure quality patient care.
- Provided emergency life-saving measures as needed for cardiac arrest, respiratory failure and shock victims.
- Operated a variety of diagnostic equipment such as EKG's, oxygen saturation monitors, blood pressure cuffs, glucometers and pulse oximeters.
- Performed routine maintenance on medical equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines.
- Responded quickly to emergencies by utilizing appropriate assessment techniques, triage protocols and stabilization measures.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies ensuring adequate stock was available at all times.
- Conducted daily rounds on assigned units observing condition of patients and providing support when necessary.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain professional competency.
- Actively participated in department meetings providing feedback on process improvements for increased efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during transport of patients from one area to another.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Facilitated communication patients, visitors, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Conducted patient assessments under supervision of staff nurses and physicians.
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Restocked supplies and cleaned equipment between patients.
- Attended training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
- Performed basic, non-invasive medical assistant duties.
- Assisted employees in scheduling computer and phone updates.
- Experience in all areas in the emergency room.
- Filled in for unit secretaries in the ER.
- Experience with open heart surgical patients, gastric bypass patients, medical patients, orthopedic patient surgical patient, behavioral health patients, trach patients, oncology patients, ICU patients,have worked in all these units.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Pacific Grove Adult School
Pacific Grove, CA06.1987
High School Diploma -
Seaside High School
Seaside, CA06.1984
Skills
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Taking and Tracking Vital Signs
- EMT
- CPR
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Educating Patients
Timeline
ER Technician/CNA
Avarado hospital
11.1991 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Pacific Grove Adult School
High School Diploma -
Seaside High School
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