Department Technician Nursing Assistant

HEATHER DOUGHERTY

*** ****** *** ****** ***** SC 29577

Cell: 856-***-****

E-mail: **********@***.***

SUMMARY- Self-directed Emergency Department Technician possessing 8 years’ hands-on experience. Successful in providing high-quality patient care when seeking opportunities to improve unit workflow and delivery of care.

HIGHLIGHTS

Certified nursing assistant

Certified in first aid and CPR

Very well-versed in all medical care paperwork

Dedicated to providing the best possible care to patients

Compassionate professional who has excellent communication and presentation skills

Very familiar with all of the emergency room medical equipment

SKILLS

Performed EKG's, lab draws, and splints as directed by the attending physician.

Took part in interviewing and training new employees.

Conducted self in a proficient and professional manner.

Transferred patients to rooms.

Compliant with HIPAA regulations at all times.

Supported and promoted an environment that was conductive to quality customer service.

Responded to every emergency situation according to hospital policy.

Properly documented all procedures as required and without error.

EXPERIENCE

Emergency Room Technician- Nov 2014-December 2019

Jefferson Washington Township Hospital - Washington Township, NJ

Took patients’ vital signs, collected medical specimens (urine and blood draws) and updated information in patient charts.

Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring an immediate response.

Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.

Monitored patients’ condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.

Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.

Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.

Patient Care Technician- Nov 2011 to Nov 2014

Jefferson Washington Township Hospital - Washington Township, NJ

Took patients’ vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.

Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring an immediate response.

Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.

Monitored patients’ condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.

Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.

CNA- Nov 2007 to Nov 2011

Camden County Health Services Center - Blackwood, NJ

Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments

assisted patients with personal hygiene

assisted patients with eating and drinking

Monitored patients’ condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

-Patient Care Technician Certification, PCT

Jefferson Washington Twp. Hospital- Washington Twp., NJ

Studied phlebotomy, EKG, Bladder Scans, patient care, charting data

-CNA Certification, CNA

Camden County College- Blackwood, NJ

Studied Patient Care. Worked as CNA in a healthcare facility.

-Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

Wesley College- Dover, DE

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