Shonuette Davis
Chicago,IL
Summary
Reliable Cardiac Monitor Technician recognized for delivering high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Skilled in ECG interpretation, patient monitoring, and telemetry equipment management. Excel in critical thinking, effective communication, and adaptability to fast-paced environments. Committed to providing exceptional care and support in cardiac units.
A healthcare professional with thorough grounding in cardiac monitoring and patient care. Proven track record of supporting medical teams by accurately interpreting data and maintaining detailed patient records. Collaborative team player known for reliability and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Remote Monitor Tech
Cardiovascular Association of America
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and alerted medical staff of significant changes in condition.
- Operated and maintained telemetry equipment for accurate transmission of cardiac data.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure timely response to patient needs and emergencies.
- Educated patients and families on monitoring procedures and equipment usage for enhanced understanding.
- Trained new technicians on protocols, best practices, and equipment handling to ensure operational efficiency.
- Troubleshot monitor equipment issues, ensuring uninterrupted surveillance of patients'' heart activity.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to interpret ECG results for accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Educated patients on ECG procedures, addressing concerns to enhance comfort and compliance.
- Mentored junior technicians in ECG techniques and best practices, fostering professional development.
- Operated and maintained ECG equipment to ensure optimal functionality and patient safety.
- Analyzed complex ECG readings, providing critical insights for physician review and decision-making.
- Implemented updated protocols for ECG testing, enhancing accuracy and reliability of test outcomes.
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
- Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results.
Community Health Coordinator/Licensed Health Insurance Agent
Dessaure Consultants
05.2014 - Current
- Developed and implemented community health programs to address health disparities in underserved populations.
- Facilitated partnerships with local organizations, government agencies and healthcare providers to build capacity for health promotion activities.
- Conducted outreach activities in the community to identify health needs and develop strategies to meet those needs.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders in order to build support among policy makers for advancing public health initiatives across different settings.
- Executed departmental plans for training and success in functional areas, resulting in profit center driven approach.
- Supervised service staff with well-established mentoring and motivating skills.
- Administered programs and services to coordinate day-to-day business in health care.
- Developed and implemented health insurance plans for clients in accordance with their needs.
- Conducted research on industry trends to ensure the best coverage options were available to clients.
- Maintained records of all communications with clients related to health insurance policies.
- Collaborated with other departments such as marketing, finance, legal., when necessary.
- Attended conferences and seminars in order to stay up-to-date on industry changes.
Corrections Patient Care Tech
South Carolina Department Of Corrections
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Coordinated patient care services with the medical team to ensure quality and timely delivery of care.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Orangeburg Calhoun Medical Center
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Monitored and analyzed cardiac rhythms on EKG monitors for inpatients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient data including vital signs, medications, and reports of abnormal findings.
- Compiled comprehensive reports of patient's cardiac activity during testing or monitoring periods.
- Ensured that proper safety protocols were followed when handling hazardous materials such as lead wires or electrodes.
- Conducted regular maintenance on all cardiac monitoring devices according to manufacturers' instructions.
- Operated telemetry systems to monitor patient's heart rate and rhythm remotely.
- Identified potential issues with the patient's ECG tracing before they become critical situations.
- Analyzed trends in patient's vitals over time in order to detect any abnormalities early on.
- Updated patients' records with readings taken from heart monitors or EKGs.
Travel Tech, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team
Krucial Staffing
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Provided patient care by taking vital signs, inserting IVs, drawing blood and administering medications.
- Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
- Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Provided emotional support to family members during a crisis situation or at end-of-life stages of care.
- Administered oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, wound dressings and splinting and casting per physician orders.
- Monitored and analyzed cardiac rhythms on EKG monitors for inpatients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient data including vital signs, medications, and reports of abnormal findings.
- Performed quality control checks on all cardiac monitoring equipment used in the facility.
- Operated telemetry systems to monitor patient's heart rate and rhythm remotely.
Cardiac Monitor Technician
St Lukes Medical Center
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Monitored and analyzed cardiac rhythms on EKG monitors for inpatients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient data including vital signs, medications, and reports of abnormal findings.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures such as stress tests, holter monitoring, and echocardiograms.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, or technicians to provide optimal care for patients.
- Interpreted complex waveforms associated with different types of arrhythmias accurately.
- Responded quickly to any alarms generated from the monitors in order to assess potential problems.
- Updated patients' records with readings taken from heart monitors or EKGs.
Travel Monitor Tech
Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Monitored and analyzed cardiac rhythms on EKG monitors for inpatients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient data including vital signs, medications, and reports of abnormal findings.
- Compiled comprehensive reports of patient's cardiac activity during testing or monitoring periods.
- Ensured that proper safety protocols were followed when handling hazardous materials such as lead wires or electrodes.
- Identified potential issues with the patient's ECG tracing before they become critical situations.
- Cleaned and maintained heart monitors and EKG machine to remove dirt from electrodes for accurate measurements.
- Updated patients' records with readings taken from heart monitors or EKGs.
- Compared posted strips to previous strips to notify nursing staff of drastic changes.
- Attached electrodes to patients' bodies and recorded electrical impulses from heart to perform EKGs.
- Maintained medical supplies and equipment needed to provide patient care.
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Lexington Medical Center Health
08.2011 - 02.2014
- Monitored and analyzed cardiac rhythms on EKG monitors for inpatients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient data including vital signs, medications, and reports of abnormal findings.
- Conducted regular maintenance on all cardiac monitoring devices according to manufacturers' instructions.
- Compiled comprehensive reports of patient's cardiac activity during testing or monitoring periods.
- Ensured that proper safety protocols were followed when handling hazardous materials such as lead wires or electrodes.
- Instructed staff members on proper operation of various types of cardiac monitors.
- Identified potential issues with the patient's ECG tracing before they become critical situations.
- Interpreted complex waveforms associated with different types of arrhythmias accurately.
- Responded quickly to any alarms generated from the monitors in order to assess potential problems.
Mental Health Case Manager
Judah Youth and Development
07.2008 - 08.2011
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Organized group activities to provide socialization opportunities for clients.
- Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Assisted with applications for government benefits such as Medicaid or Social Security Disability Insurance.
- Participated in professional development activities related to case management best practices.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation.
Travel Mental Health Technician
South Carolina Department of Mental Health
01.2005 - 03.2008
- Participated in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan further interventions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
- Created activities that promoted physical wellness, emotional stability, cognitive functioning, independent living skills and social interaction among patients.
- Provided education about mental illness symptoms and causes to family members of patients.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as art therapy, recreational therapy or music therapy.
- Assisted in transporting clients to appointments outside the facility when necessary.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
- Supervised visitors entering the facility according to established security protocols.
- Actively participated in continuing education programs related to mental health care delivery.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
- Assisted in developing and implementing treatment plans for patients with various mental health disorders.
- Employed motivational interviewing techniques to encourage patient engagement in treatment.
- Coordinated with external agencies to facilitate community-based support for patients.
Travel Monitor Technician
Toumey Medical Center
04.2003 - 03.2004
- Assisted nurses in monitoring patient vital signs and documenting changes.
- Observed cardiac monitors for arrhythmias or other irregularities.
- Provided support to nursing staff by responding to call lights, answering questions, and providing assistance with bedside care.
- Kept track of medical supplies inventory levels and restocked items as needed.
- Monitored and analyzed cardiac rhythms on EKG monitors for inpatients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient data including vital signs, medications, and reports of abnormal findings.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures such as stress tests, holter monitoring, and echocardiograms.
Travel Monitor Tech
Richland Memorial Hospital
03.2002 - 01.2003
- Monitored and analyzed cardiac rhythms on EKG monitors for inpatients.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures such as stress tests, holter monitoring, and echocardiograms.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient data including vital signs, medications, and reports of abnormal findings.
- Provided education to patients regarding their heart health and lifestyle changes needed to improve it.
- Performed quality control checks on all cardiac monitoring equipment used in the facility.
- Operated telemetry systems to monitor patient's heart rate and rhythm remotely.
- Prepared rooms for patients undergoing cardiac testing by ensuring that all necessary supplies were stocked and readily available.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, or technicians to provide optimal care for patients.
Travel Patient Care Technician
Bamberg County Chamber Of Commerce
07.2000 - 12.2001
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
Travel Emergency Room Technician
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
01.2000 - 04.2000
- Provided patient care by taking vital signs, inserting IVs, drawing blood and administering medications.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and central line placements.
- Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
- Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Completed documentation for each patient encounter accurately and within established timeframes.
- Observed cardiac monitors for arrhythmias or other irregularities.
- Maintained accurate records of patient observations and reported any abnormal findings to the nurse in charge.
- Performed basic clerical duties such as filing, copying, and faxing documents related to patient care.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, temperature and oxygen saturation levels using specialized equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atlanta Medical Center
08.1996 - 12.1998
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Staryer University
12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC05-2011
High School Diploma -
Lithonia High School
06-1996
Skills
- Health Education
- Community program development
- e-MDs Schedule
- Records Management
- Strategic Planning
- Needs Assessment
- Cultural Competency
- Team Supervision
- Health Promotion
- Health coaching
- Meditech
- Healthy living plans
- Supervisory Experience
- Device Testing
- Basic Life Support
- Rhythm documentation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Vital signs measurement
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Communication
- Patient Recordkeeping
- Patient preparation
- Stress testing
- Patient tracking
- Logbook Maintenance
- Electrocardiogram analysis
- Basic life support
- Patient communication
Education and Training
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Timeline
Corrections Patient Care Tech
South Carolina Department Of Corrections
11.2023 - 11.2024
Remote Monitor Tech
Cardiovascular Association of America
08.2023 - Current
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Orangeburg Calhoun Medical Center
01.2021 - 05.2023
Travel Tech, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team
Krucial Staffing
04.2019 - 12.2020
Cardiac Monitor Technician
St Lukes Medical Center
10.2018 - 02.2019
Travel Monitor Tech
Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2018 - 07.2018
Community Health Coordinator/Licensed Health Insurance Agent
Dessaure Consultants
05.2014 - Current
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Lexington Medical Center Health
08.2011 - 02.2014
Mental Health Case Manager
Judah Youth and Development
07.2008 - 08.2011
Travel Mental Health Technician
South Carolina Department of Mental Health
01.2005 - 03.2008
Travel Monitor Technician
Toumey Medical Center
04.2003 - 03.2004
Travel Monitor Tech
Richland Memorial Hospital
03.2002 - 01.2003
Travel Patient Care Technician
Bamberg County Chamber Of Commerce
07.2000 - 12.2001
Travel Emergency Room Technician
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
01.2000 - 04.2000
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atlanta Medical Center
08.1996 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
South Carolina State University
High School Diploma -
Lithonia High School
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Staryer University
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