
Dedicated and highly skilled EKG Technician with over eleven years of experience in acute care hospital settings, specializing in cardiology. Proficient in performing EKGs, stress testing, Holter monitoring, and pacemaker interrogations. Responding to Code Blue events across various departments. Expertise in identifying life-threatening arrhythmias and effectively communicating critical information to nursing and medical teams, ensuring optimal patient care. Committed to enhancing patient assessment and education while fostering a collaborative team environment within the Cardiology department.
Worked in Acute Care, emergency room and throughout hospital, performing EKGs, holter monitoring and stress testing. Assisted Physicians in performing cardiovascular stress testing, arrhythmia recognition, patient preparation for testing, patient safety. Analyzed test results and collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans. Supported physicians in making accurate diagnoses or reporting life threatening arrhythmias. Additionally, ensured compliance with established safety protocols to enhance patient safety. Maintained and troubleshot cardiology equipment to ensure reliable operation and patient safety.
Operated and maintained advanced cardiology equipment for diagnostic testing.
Assisted in performing echocardiograms and stress tests to support patient care.
Monitored patient vitals during procedures, ensuring immediate response to changes.
Conducted electrocardiograms, cardiac stress tests, and Holter monitoring; provided support during hospital emergencies. Transcribed cardiology reports with accuracy and efficiency. Assisted healthcare professionals in developing patient care strategies. Welcomed outpatients and facilitated their navigation through various testing procedures.
Additionally, I have a certification in CPR, studied microcurrent acupuncture, and currently have a part time practice helping people in pain. I studied at Five Branches University and received a license as a Licensed Massage Practitioner. Additionally trained in Biofeedback sessions, which I offer. At age 19 I worked for an oral surgeon in Maxillofacial surgery. Attended many seminars and training throughout my career. Alternatively, I offered pain relief sessions to veterans for veteran's fairs at Fort Ord.