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ICU BURN TECHNICIAN/PCT
Professional Summary

Quick-thinking PCT/Monitor Tech with strong medical knowledge and over 15 years of providing high-quality medical support in emergency situations. Trained in burn/wound care at a level 1 trauma Burn Center.

Skills
  • Infection Control
  • Critical care
  • Performing EKGs
  • Foley catheters
  • IV setup
  • Recording vital signs
  • Patient Assessments
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Wound care specialist
  • Cardiac terminology
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Patient Care
Work History
ICU BURN TECHNICIAN/PCT, 09/2020 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
  • Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
  • Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
  • Conducted EKG, echocardiogram, stress tests and other ordered cardiac tests.
  • Interpreted tests and identified arrhythmias and heart abnormalities on patient's EKG and reported to cardiologist.
  • Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
  • Closely monitored patient condition during tests and alerted cardiac nurse if patient became stressed or conditioned worsened.
  • Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
  • Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
  • Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
  • Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency.
  • Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
  • Collected basic samples such as blood, urine and stool, labeling specimens properly and transferring to laboratory for testing.
Veterinary Surgical Technician, 08/2017 to 04/2020
Company Name – City, State
  • Assisted veterinary surgeon in surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic animals.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
  • Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
  • Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
  • Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
  • Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
  • Quickly responded to emergency situations during procedures with life-saving aid.
Emergency Veterinary Technician, 03/2015 to 05/2017
Company Name – City, State
  • Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
  • Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Cared for animals pre-surgery, including administering anesthetics.
  • Monitored animals in post-operative care unit for anesthesia recovery, vital signs and activity levels.
  • Monitored health and behavior of animals by looking for urine and fecal output, completing weight checks and observing appetite during feeding.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition.
  • Provided direct care to patients and assisted with procedures such as radiology, dentistry, critical care and anesthesia.
  • Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate, 07/2008 to 12/2015
Company Name – City, State
  • Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
  • Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
  • Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes
  • Initiated CPR for patients in cardiac failure, responding to hospital crisis codes.
  • Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Education
Technical Certificate: Cardiac Arrhythmia Monitoring/EKG National Association of Telemetry - City
Technical Diploma: EMT -I, 2008
Medix College - City
Technical Diploma: EMT - BAntelope Valley College - City, State
Certifications

BLS

Telemetry Monitoring

EKG

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • National Association of Telemetry
  • Medix College
  • Antelope Valley College

Job Titles Held:

  • ICU BURN TECHNICIAN/PCT
  • Veterinary Surgical Technician
  • Emergency Veterinary Technician
  • Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate

Degrees

  • Technical Certificate : Cardiac Arrhythmia Monitoring/EKG
    Technical Diploma : EMT -I , 2008
    Technical Diploma : EMT - B

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