Emma Beurskens
Charleston
Summary
Proactive Emergency Department Technician skilled in patient care and effective communication. Collaborates with medical staff during emergencies, monitors vital signs, and documents patient information to enhance healthcare delivery. Eager to leverage classroom knowledge in real-world settings, contributing fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Technician
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Mattoon
06.2025 - Current
- Assist medical staff in providing patient care and support during emergencies.
- Monitor vital signs and report changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and supplies.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Participated in training sessions on safety protocols and emergency procedures regularly.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by initiating life-saving procedures such as CPR according to policy guidelines.
- Conducted EKG tests on patients for heart rate and rhythm monitoring.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing changes, ambulation assistance and positioning in bed, chair, stretcher.
- Worked alongside doctors and nurses to provide supplies, instruments and equipment for procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, enhancing comfort during distressing situations in the Emergency Department.
- Prepared examination rooms prior to patient visits by stocking supplies such as gowns, linens and instruments.
- Implemented infection control protocols such as hand hygiene techniques before entering any patient room.
- Assisted with fitting patients for casts, crutches and other medical devices.
- Answered call lights promptly to provide comfort measures or assistance with basic needs such as toileting needs.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis, facilitating timely diagnosis and screening for health problems.
- Established strong rapport with clients and families through active listening and empathetic communication.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Greeted, guided and offered assistance to patients and visitors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Villas Of Hollybrook Assisted Living
Charleston
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, enhancing residents' independence and dignity.
- Provided compassionate support to residents, promoting dignity and respect in care.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Ensured clean, safe environment for residents, promoting health and comfort.
- Maintained orderly and sanitary patient environments to enhance comfort and care.
- Facilitated recreational activities to boost resident engagement and social interaction.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL05-2027
High School Diploma -
Charleston High School
Charleston, IL05-2023
Some College (No Degree) -
Lake Land College
Mattoon, ILSkills
- Emergency response
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR
- Blood draw techniques- Venipuncture
- Infection control
- Electronic Health Record documentation
- Patient transport
- Splinting techniques
- Compassionate Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Compassionate support
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
06.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Villas Of Hollybrook Assisted Living
03.2023 - 05.2025
Master of Science - Nursing
Eastern Illinois University
High School Diploma -
Charleston High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Lake Land College