Kenya Rankins
Durham, NC **703
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that utilizes my skills and experiences from my associate degree in surgical technology while providing an opportunity for education and advancement.
EDUCATION
Miller-Motte College
Surgical Technology
Associates Degree June 2010
Thomas Healthcare
Raleigh, NC
Medication Administration Certificate 1995
Intra-Med Institute
Raleigh, NC
EKG Certification 1995
Durham High School (GED)
Durham, NC
High School Diploma 1992
EMPLOYMENT
Computerized EKG Technician 2000/Present
Durham, NC Duke Medical Center
Operate data processing equipment to enter and retrieve a variety of patient information
Physicians' report
Edit data to ensure consistency and accuracy
EKG Technician II 1998/2000
Durham, NC Duke Medical Center
Operated electrocardiograph equipment to record the electromotive variations in heart muscles actions
Prepared patient for electrocardiogram by explaining testing procedures while fastening
electrodes to specific areas of arms, legs, and chest Supervised 2nd shift for six months
EKG Technician I 1995/1998
Durham, NC Duke Medical Center
Assisted in mounting electrocardiograms for interpretation by physician Assisted in coding and distributing EKG record and file information relating to test Performed
Assisted with cleaning, adjusting, and performing routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning
SKILLS
Data entry technician
EKG Tech I and II
Read and interpret EKG's
Confirm and enter data to browser
Patient care
ECG I and II
Pre-read and edit EKG's for senior cardiologist
Typing
Answering phones
Basic life certified
Interpretation of EKG's
Diagnose cardiac rhythms
Pacemaker rhythms
Document and fax data to specified destinations
INTERNSHIPS FOR SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
Durham Regional Hospital, Blue Ridge Surgery Center, and Wake Med Cary January 19, 2010-
July 1, 2010
Scubbed for 120 surgeries
Maintained sterile technique and asepsis
Opened sterile supplies
Set up Operating Room prior to surgery
Assembled Equipment
Prepared and drape patients
Gowned and gloved surgical team members
Conducted instrument counts
Loaded and passed sharps
REFERENCES
References available by request