Melissa Cabrera
SOUTH GATE
Summary
Entry-level EKG and Monitor Technician with completed training and basic knowledge of cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry. Hands-on experience with 12-lead EKGs, lead placement, and patient preparation through clinical training. Reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to grow in a healthcare setting while contributing to accurate and safe cardiac monitoring. Committed to continuous learning and problem-solving, ensuring optimal functionality of cardiology equipment and accurate documentation of cardiac activity.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Technician Student
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Inspected, maintained, and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
- Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
- Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing EKG testing and analyzing results.
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine and accessories to provide safe environment.
- Maintained a clean working environment following infection prevention protocols reducing risks associated with crosscontamination.
- Assisted in the identification of abnormal heart conditions by recognizing irregularities in patient''s heart rhythms during EKG readings.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Set up and adjusted imaging equipment and manually maneuvered transducers to perform exams.
Education
No Degree - Cardiovascular Tech
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CASkills
- Continuous learning mindset
- Infection control protocols
- Multitasking
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Patient safety
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Self motivation
- Effective communication
Certification
- EKG Certification, Orange Coast College - 2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association, August 2025 (Expires August 2027)
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Cardiovascular Technician Student
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
02.2024 - 01.2025
No Degree - Cardiovascular Tech
Orange Coast College
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