High School Clinical Technician

Rachel Curzon

*** *********** **, *********, ** *2539

703-***-****, *********@*****.************: I hope to improve my knowledge and skills in providing high quality healthcare while working for a hospital that encourages continued education and growth.

Profile:

VA EMT-B certified and AHA CPR/AED certified

6 years of experience as an EMT/Clinical Technician 2

Knowledge and proficiency of EHR systems

Efficient in a fast-paced work environment that involves high level of organizational skills

Team-player and willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays as well as fill an emergency shift when needed

Education:

Earned High School Diploma at West Potomac High School, Class of 2008

3 semesters completed of Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA (left University due to father’s declining health)

Currently enrolled in the Stratford University Nursing Program (BSN Program)

Extracurricular: Nurse Student Association, PTK Fraternity member

Related Experience:

9 months experience at Inova Alexandria Hospital as Clinical Technician 2

Alexandria, VA January 2022-present

Similar to my experience as a Clin Tech at VHC and Inova Alexandria ED except that I was on the Float Pool, I was therefore assigned to different units every shift

Gained experience as a tech on the post-partum unit taking care of newly delivered mothers and their newborn infants.

Learned to become highly adaptable due to the differing protocols and workflows of each unit in the hospital

17 months experience at Virginia Hospital Center as Clinical Technician 3

Arlington, VA May 2020-October 2021

Assist nursing staff and clinicians with providing safe and effective patient care in the CVICU and CV Step Down unit.

Assess and record vital signs; assist with patient transfers; assist with patient mobility; assist with patient hygiene such as bed baths, peri-care, foley care, and oral care; perform EKGs; monitor blood glucose levels via Accucheck glucometer; insert peripheral IVs per protocol; assist with wound care and dressing changes; monitor and record input and output amounts. Restock carts and cabinets as appropriate and maintain rooms to be ready for patient admissions.

Provide secretarial support as needed for environmental services, supply restock services, diet and nutrition services, biomedical services and engineering services. Assemble and maintain patient records in physical paper format. Answer phone calls and transfer calls appropriately.

Please contact Maria Jurlano at 703-***-****

7 months experience at Inova Alexandria Emergency Department as EMT Clinical Technician 1

Alexandria, VA October 2016-June 2017

Provided supplemental support for nursing staff through patient monitoring of vitals, IV access and lab specimen collection (trained in various phlebotomy applications and techniques), EKG administration, catheter insertion, wound care, splinting and other immobilization device applications, cleaning and moving patients, assisting in ADLs for patients and providing CPR support during cardiac or respiratory arrests

Assisted the triage nurse in assessing and admitting waiting room patients by starting the initial physical and vital signs assessment, collecting weight and height measurements, performing initial EKG tests for patients that required one, managing room assignment based on patient’s chief complaint and initial assessment, transporting patient’s to assigned rooms and assisting receiving nurse with moving and dressing patient

Assisted discharge nurse with helping discharged patients gather belongings and discharge paperwork, assisting patients and family to vehicle if needed, finding a safe ride home for patients if needed, cleaning and organizing room for next patient, transporting admitted patients to assigned unit, ensuring code rooms were well stocked and ready for critical patients, and cleaning and checking all extra hall beds for overflow patients during busy shifts

Left position to accommodate nursing school schedule

Please contact Freddrica Brubaker at 703-***-****

1 year of experience as a member of Franconia Volunteer Fire Department Alexandria, VA Dec 2015-Dec 2016

NREMT-Basic and professional CPR/AED provider

Completed Level 1 training classes at Fairfax Fire and Rescue Academy

Worked shifts as a supplemental EMT on volunteer units and as volunteer EMT staff during Fairfax County public events

Please contact Jeff Alton at 703-***-****

2 years of volunteer experience at Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad Henrico, VA 2008-2010

Certified in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an EMT-B and certified by the Red Cross as a professional CPR/AED provider

EVOC certified (Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification) completed in Henrico Virginia

Achieved Squad Leader and Driver status at Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad where I was in charge of leading all personnel on a BLS call or in charge of emergency driving to the scene

I was active on the Junior Squad Board of Members

Helped with training new members

Maintained CEs to stay current on patient care protocols by attending EMS lectures and conventions

Please contact Deedle Holsten (crew chief) at 804-***-****

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