Vanessa Ventresca
Palatine
Summary
Experienced ER Technician and nursing student with a proven track record at Northwest Community Hospital, adept in emergency response and patient care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, demonstrating critical thinking and effective communication. Excelled in fast-paced environments, significantly improving patient outcomes through high-quality emergency procedures and compassionate interaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Technician
Northwest Community Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Managed inventory of supplies within the ER unit assuring proper stocking levels for daily operations.
- Applied critical thinking skills in various situations such as prioritizing tasks based on severity level or recognizing potential life-threatening conditions.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
Medical Assistant
Northwest Community Healthcare
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Medical Assistant/ Receptionist
AMITA Health Medical Group
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Managed large volume of medical claims on daily basis.
- Maintained knowledge of benefits claim processing, claims principles, medical terminology and procedures and HIPAA regulations.
Work Study Dental Assistant
Harper College Dental Clinic
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Operated and maintained steam autoclaves by using distilled water, checking for leaks and cleaning air traps and water sensors.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL05-2026
Associate of Science -
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL08.2021
High School Diploma -
John Hersey High School
Arlington Heights05.2014
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Patient transport
- Vital signs monitoring
- Orthopedic splinting
- Medical terminology
- Phlebotomy procedures
- Wound care
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
Certification
- BLS certified
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ER Technician
Northwest Community Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Northwest Community Healthcare
08.2022 - 05.2023
Medical Assistant/ Receptionist
AMITA Health Medical Group
01.2021 - 02.2022
Work Study Dental Assistant
Harper College Dental Clinic
11.2019 - 12.2020
- BLS certified
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
William Rainey Harper College
Associate of Science -
William Rainey Harper College
High School Diploma -
John Hersey High School
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