Profile Paramedic, Cardiopulmonary Tech, EMT-B, Nursing

Assistant, Nursing Student, PCT, Telemetry Monitor Tech

Experience Emergency Department Technician, Providence Hospital WF, 02/2022-10/2022 I worked closely with all members of the emergency team to provide direct patient care to optimize positive patient care outcomes. Assisted physicians and NPs during procedures by providing the appropriate sutures, supplies, instruments, and equipment, including ECGs, bladder scanning, and blood draws with analysis. Maintains proper sterile technique during the procedure. Took incoming ambulance calls and prepared rooms and equipment for each call. Worked as a team to provide the best patient care possible. CardioPulmonary Technician, Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital, 06/2021-04/2022 As a Cardiopulmonary Technician I operate Cardiac Stress Testing equipment with competency and accuracy, providing good quality data. I also perform nuclear medicine and pharmacological stress testing assuring quality data. I Perform routine and emergency EKG and Signal Average ECG’s according to procedure. Downloads, collates, prepares for physician interpretation; transcribes physician interpretations into database system, and processes confirmed reports. Demonstrates basic understanding of EKG configuration and rhythm recognition. Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in the operation of the cardiology data systems. I also preform Holter Cardiac Monitor & Cardiac Event Monitor preparation, placement/ installation of device on the patient, I provide thorough education about the device, its function and the patients role as they wear it home. This is done all in accordance with physicians orders, assuring high quality transmissions of event data. I systematically identify newborns within the Legacy Health System to allow for screening prior to discharge. Monitors and tracks initial screening failures for follow-up testing. Documents completion of screening in patient chart. Participates in in-service and professional educational activities as appropriate. I also manage and schedule patient for a variety of test for the Respiratory Therapy, Echo and Cardiopulmonary Departments.

Patient Care Technician/ EKG Tech, St.Vincents Hospital Riverside – 07/2020-05/2021 As a PCT I work closely with nurses, doctors and other staff on a Med/Surg Unit to provide the best patient care possible. I am responsible for monitoring vitals, ALD’s, overall health and needs of each patient. I maintain accurate ePCRs and relay important changes in all of my patients to their respective nurse. I also maintain any and all medical devices needed for each Meghan

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216 SE 31st avenue

Portland, OR 97214

C: 971-***-**** (Preferred)

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patient. Some of the skills I preform include, IV insertion/removal, bladder scanning, straight catheterization, IV pump management, 5 lead cardiac rhythm interpretation and oxygenation management.

As a Telemetry Technician, I am responsible for monitoring the cardiac rhythms of up to 25 patients concurrently and relaying any important changes and/or interventional information to the appropriate health care provider of each Patient. I am responsible for interpreting and recognizing all cardiac rhythms including lethal or possibly harmful Cardiac arrhythmias of each patient. Assist with new patient admins and discharges. Communicate with healthcare staff via VOLTE. Maintain accurate charting on each patient throughout my shift. Proficiency with the Unit Cardiac Monitors and equipment.

Phlebotomist, CSL Plasma (Jacksonville). – 05/2020-07/2020 I collected plasma from patient donors by performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Maintain processing equipment including specimens sterile processing. As well, I monitored patients and resolved any issues during pheresis while maintaining accurate ePCRs in accordance with HIPPA and SOPs.

Paramedic Student, Prince George's Cnty/DC Hospitals & Firestations – 2015-2018 Volunteer Clinical Training in DMV Hospital Emergency Rooms, where i triaged, assessed and treated incoming patients. I performed IV's, Blood Draws, 12-lead EKG interpretation and intervention, medication administration and managed overall care with support of RN and Doctors. Ran 911 calls on a Medic (ALS) ambulance as team lead, where I assessed and treated patients in the field. I performed when indicated, Cardiac 15-Lead Interpretation and intervention as well as med administration and intubation or any other interventions indicated. Nursing Assistant / HHA, – 2012 - 2019

I Managed the comprehensive healthcare of patients in their home. Some of my job duties consisted of Administering, Recording, and Managing all medications for patients including diabetic and Alzheimer's patients. I Worked closely with patients doctors and nurses to determine each patients best healthcare plan. I was responsible for picking up medications, as well as transporting patients to each doctors appointment. I Trained and worked closely with hired home health aides to plan and implement dietary regimes as well as daily exercise, bathing, ADLs and overall needs of each patient. Monitor Vitals daily with attention to changes in medications, suggest and implement medication changes based on patient outcomes and daily progress. Worked towards the best quality of life for each patient, reflected in their healthcare wants and needs. Served as Medical POA for several Home Health Patients under my direct care.

Patient Transport, Providence Hospital, DC - 2014 - 2015 Assisted Emergency Department RN's and Technicians, as well as Radiology/Imaging Technicians with patients. Transported Patients from all departments within hospital. Managed Hospitals Medical Supply Inventory. Working knowledge of all medical supplies and equipment in hospital central inventory.

NREMT-B, American Medical Response, DC Metro - 2013 - 2015 Ambulance Lead NREMT-B on 911 and non emergency medical calls. Quickly assess, treat and transport both non-emergent medical and 911 emergent patients in accordance with state & national protocols. Implement the best treatment plan for each patient, preform BLS skills, administer medications, use advanced airway management when indicated. Collaborate with all Doctors, Nurses and other medical professionals as needed per patient. Transport patients to and from appropriate healthcare facilities for further treatment while maintaining clear communication with dispatch and facilities. And, Maintain accurate ePCR’s on all patients in accordance with HIPPA.

Education Nursing Student -Concordia University 2023-present Pre-Nursing - PGCC (Anat&Physi 1+2, Microbio, Chem) 2018-2019 Associates of Science, Paramedic - PGCC, MD. 2015-2018 EMT-Basic - Montgomery Community College, EMS 2013 Public Health Major/ Minor Psychology - Portland State University, OR 2002-2013 Skills PARAMEDIC (Completed) - NREMT Accredited Prog, Prince George CC. 2018 NREMT-B - MD, VA & DC (0206132) 2021

BLS - AHA 2023

ACLS - AHA

. IV/IO/IM, Blood Draw(CBC, CHEM 7, Type & Cross), 12 & 15-lead EKG interpretation, Cardiac Care & med admin, Intubation, Insulin & Medication administration. Trauma extrications/ treatment.

References Upon Request. And Full Medical Experience Resume upon request.