Alivia Schwan
Gordonsville
Summary
Current Patient Care Assistant Lead for the Cardiac Step-down unit. Committing time and dedication to training new hires and giving appropriate direction. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective teamwork and strong communication. Dedicated Telemetry Monitor Technician, skilled in heart rhythm interpretation and patient monitoring. Recognized for meticulous documentation and emergency response readiness, ensuring timely interventions and promoting patient safety in critical situations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient cardiac rhythms and vital signs using telemetry systems.
- Identified and reported abnormal readings to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure accurate data interpretation and response protocols.
- Assisted in training new technicians on telemetry equipment and monitoring procedures.
- Documented patient data accurately in electronic health records for clinical review.
- Supported emergency response efforts by providing real-time data during critical situations.
- Improved workflow efficiency by maintaining up-to-date documentation on monitored patients, including rhythm strips and vital signs.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when analyzing cardiac patterns for subtle yet significant changes that could indicate potential complications or emergencies.
- Collaborated with physicians to implement appropriate interventions based on real-time telemetry data, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping for all monitored patients, facilitating timely interventions when necessary and promoting effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Streamlined the admission process for telemetry patients by quickly setting up monitoring equipment and accurately inputting data into the electronic health record system.
Secretary
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
- Managed scheduling and appointments, ensuring efficient use of executive time.
- Coordinated office communications, facilitating clear information flow among departments.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for improved document retrieval efficiency.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations, enhancing overall team productivity.
- Implemented digital tools for task management, improving workflow tracking and accountability.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
- Utilized advanced software programs for data entry tasks that increased accuracy while minimizing errors.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for senior staff, ensuring smooth business trips with minimal disruptions.
- Oversaw inventory of office supplies, ensuring availability and cost-efficiency.
Patient Care Assistant
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during care routines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs in fast-paced environments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement patient care plans effectively.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Prioritized confidentiality by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
- Implemented infection control protocols effectively, reducing the spread of illness within the facility.
Education
Bachelors Of Science Nursing - Nursing
Western Governors University
Skills
- Professionalism and ethics
- Continuous learning attitude
- Patient monitoring techniques
- Emergency response readiness
- Strong communication skills
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality practices
- Telemetry equipment operation
- Conflict resolution
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Heart rhythm interpretation
- Basic life support
- Patient communication
- Patient preparation
- Vital signs measurement
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Patient safety
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Electronic health records
- Patient scheduling
- Electronic charting
- Infection control
- Medical terminology
- Goal setting
Certification
Basic Life Support/First Aid
Timeline
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Secretary
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Bachelors Of Science Nursing - Nursing
Western Governors University
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