Cardiovascular technologist
Resume:
Vanessa Partap
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-partap
Recent graduate of cardiovascular technology program with hospital experience performing cardiovascular procedures and tests. A team player who has experience collaborating with health professionals, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring accuracy of information. Committed to a continuous learning. Available for full time/part time employment May 2020.
Highlights of Qualifications
Experience in obtaining and recording electrocardiograms of cardiac activity in patients
Ability to perform Holter and event monitor hook ups as well as ambulatory blood pressure hook up
Experience in Holter arrhythmia scanning using North-East and Vision Premier, regular and nuclear stress testing using Norav and GE
Familiar with pacemaker follow up using the Medtronic Adapta
Experience providing information to patients prior to regular stress test
Exceptional communication, time management and organization skills
Familiar with personal safety precautions
Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Sway
Experience providing information to patients prior to diagnostic tests such as stress test (Echo, nuclear, and regular) and Holter monitor
Experience using Meditech & Computrition
Experience with basic blood collection
Experience with basic IV access
Experience with surgical scrub technique and proper sterile technique
Familiar with knowledge of electrophysiology (Inducing VT, AFIB treatment)
Certifications and training
Standard & emergency First Aid – Canadian Red Cross January 2019
CPR-C/AED (Basic Life Support) – Canadian Red Cross November 2019
WHMIS – Mohawk College December 2019
Affiliations and memberships
Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists Pending (September 2020)
Education
Cardiovascular Technology Program September 2018 – Present
Mohawk/McMaster Institute of Applied Health Sciences – Hamilton, ON
Program completion in April, graduation in June 2020
Achieving a GPA of 80%
Program of studies: ECG interpretation, cardiac devices, Holter monitoring, exercise stress testing, cardiac rehabilitation, pediatric cardiology, cardiovascular diagnostic techniques & interventions, human anatomy + physiology, electrophysiology, basic blood collection
Advanced biotechnology (Fast-track) 2016 – 2017
Durham College – Oshawa, ON
Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Biochemistry & biotechnology 2012 - 2016
Sir Wilfrid Laurier University – Waterloo, ON
Relevant experience
Cardiovascular technologist placement March 2, 2020 – March 14, 2020
Toronto General Hospital (Peter Munk Cardiac Centre)
Gained experience with 12-lead ECGs, 15-lead ECGs, & SA-ECG (Signal Average ECG)
Became familiar with entry and reporting processes with data management software
Worked with team members to prioritize, co-ordinate and complete area workload
Assisted in consultation with cardiac patients
Practiced proper aseptic techniques and disinfected equipment
Cardiovascular technologist placement May 2019 – June 2019
Brampton Cardiopulmonary Services – Brampton, ON
Gained experience with: 12-lead ECGs, stress tests (nuclear, echo, regular), Holter monitor hook up, ABP monitor hook ups and downloading while under supervision
Became familiar with entry and reporting processes with data management software
Worked with team members to prioritize, co-ordinate and complete area workload
Assisted in consultation with cardiac patients
Practiced proper aseptic techniques and disinfected equipment
Other experience
Redeployment (Temporary) March 2020 – Present
Trillium Health Partners (THP)
Effectively used good communication skills (via verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with patients about understanding hospital policies in regard to COVID-19
Practiced proper aseptic techniques and disinfecting stations
Worked with colleagues to educate each other on updates with policies such as visitor policies
Pre-packaged level 2 surgical masks for housekeeping & environmental associate staff (~600 masks/day)
Customer service associate December 2017 – Present
Trillium Health Centre (THP) – Mississauga, ON
Effectively used good communication skills (via verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with patients about their food preferences as well as fellow colleagues
Provided patients with food choices for daily meal selections according to their diets
Used proper time management and organizational skills in regard to seeing patients according to the units assigned
Paid attention to details in regard to documenting food allergies and supplement requests from patients/nurses
Food Service representative June 2016 – November 2017
Credit Valley Hospital (THP) – Mississauga, ON
Paid attention to detail in regard to preparation of meal trays according to dietician’s order
Multi-tasking and organizational skills were essential when delivering meal trays to patients
Used proper food handling and safety when delivering patients trays and preparing meals
Used sanitary dietetic procedures to maintain food quality and portioning according patient’s diet
Effectively used verbal communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with nurses, patients, dietary team, and fellow colleagues
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