Ashley Garrett
Pawnee
Summary
Dedicated healthcare technician with extensive nursing expertise across diverse specialties. Proven ability to deliver high-quality patient care and excel in clinical procedures, supported by certifications in CPR and EKG. Recognized for adaptability and maintaining composure in high-pressure situations, consistently achieving optimal patient outcomes while prioritizing safety. Committed to enhancing team dynamics through effective communication and reliability in all healthcare settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Technician
SIU Simmon’s Cancer Institute
Springfield
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Transported patients, as assigned by registered nurses.
- Notified patients of scheduled appointments and preparation details.
- Documented in TouchWorks while keeping open communication with the RNs regarding any tasks as needed.
- Trained technicians, medical assistant students, and other staff members.
- Conveyed important patient information to nursing staff and physicians in TouchWorks.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Managed scheduling for patient tests and procedural appointments.
- Documented patient information accurately in medical charts.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
EKG Tech
Memorial Medical Center
Springfield
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Interrogated defibrillators and pacemakers while performing hospital-wide designated EKGs
- Applied Holter and Event monitors, ensuring understanding of educational techniques.
- Applied cardiac monitoring while informing individuals of stress test instructions.
- Supported the identification of arrhythmias during stress tests along with healthcare providers and nuclear medicine specialists.
Patient Care Tech, Float Pool
St. John’s Hospital
Springfield
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Worked across diverse areas including obstetrics and gynecology, psychology, pediatric intensive care unit, and emergency services.
- Ensured infection prevention by adhering to nurse technician practice guidelines.
- Prepared surgery equipment for physicians and ensured sterilization.
- Monitored patients' conditions through regular vital sign checks and promptly reported any changes to the assigned RN.
Patient Care Tech
Memorial Medical Center
Springfield
04.2019 - 07.2023
- Acquired phlebotomy competency training for timely lab draws.
- Universal, cross-trained secretary that handled bed placement responsibilities, alongside standard administrative duties.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Recorded input and output, and reported any abnormalities to the RN.
- Set up the patient for surgery and procedures.
- Arranged wall suction systems for specific patients.
Education
CPR Certification -
American Red Cross
Springfield, IL03.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Prerequisites
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, ILSkills
Competency trained in the following skills:
- Epic, Citrix, and TouchWorks programs
- Up to date with training standards
- Anatomy and physiology
- Continuous blood irrigation in urology
- Glucose monitoring and urine dipstick
- IV removal and pressure
- Restraint and self-defense training
- Precepting classes
- Foley catheter removal
- Understanding hygiene of external catheters and functionality
- Colostomy and urostomy care
- Applying oxygen already administered with nurse instruction
- Oral suctioning setup
- Support for RNs in wound management and prevention
- HCG tests
- Proficient in video remote interpreting for multilingual communication
- Understanding of intellectual disabilities
- Prompt recognition of patient needs
- Handwashing hygiene
- CHG protocols
- Infection control procedures
- Knowledge of maintaining sterile fields
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Healthcare Technician
SIU Simmon’s Cancer Institute
06.2024 - 11.2024
EKG Tech
Memorial Medical Center
08.2023 - 01.2024
Patient Care Tech
Memorial Medical Center
04.2019 - 07.2023
Patient Care Tech, Float Pool
St. John’s Hospital
01.2017 - 02.2019
CPR Certification -
American Red Cross
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Prerequisites
Lincoln Land Community College
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