Faith Parr
Rincon,Georgia
Summary
Passionate Emergency Department Technician possessing expert knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment operations. Offering 4-year background providing assistance in routine patient care and administrative support activities in emergency department. Trustworthy and responsible professional comfortable working in fast-paced environment and adapting quickly to changes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Technician
Effingham Health Systems
01.2023 - Current
- Under the general direction of the Chief Nursing Officer and direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, The Emergency Department Technician is responsible for direct and indirect patient care as assigned and within their scope of practice.
- The EDT performs a variety of tasks and activities to meet patient and department needs to include but not limited to transport, participation in planning, data collection, and recognition of changes and communication to other healthcare team members.
- The Emergency Department Technician must be knowledgeable of supplies, equipment, and instruments in the Emergency Department and perform all duties in accordance with The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local guidelines, organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
- The EDT communicates with medical staff, other departments, and outside agencies while maintaining confidentiality.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
Critical Care Technician (ICU, CCU, PCU, and Float Pool)
East Georgia Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Maintained high standards of hygiene by keeping patient rooms clean and sanitized.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene, grooming, and using the restroom.
- Assessed vital signs, including temperature, heartbeat, etc., and reported to the doctors any abnormalities.
- Contributed to the provision of high-quality patient care by assisting the medical practitioners with basic medical and nursing procedures.
- Enhanced patient welfare by providing emotional support, physical assistance, and encouragement on a wide range of life topics.
- Collaborated with hospital and facility staff to provide correct patient treatments.
Phlebotomist
Effingham Health System
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Skillful and precise in performing venipunctures and capillary punctures; collecting, preparing and storing blood samples; and verifying medical records.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, infection control procedures, quality assurance support and data entry and retrieval.
- Possess excellent patient-relations skills - known for having a gentle touch and the ability to alleviate patient anxieties.
Guest Services Ambassador
Effingham Health Systems
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Under the general direction of the Patient Access Manager, the Guest Service Ambassador (GSA) is responsible for providing excellent customer service to include timely courteous greetings, information, directions and enhancing the experience of all patients, visitors, vendors, guests, and staff team members accessing Effingham Health System.
- The GSA provides a welcoming first impression while simultaneously upholding compliance screening and visitor policy standards.
- Individuals will use critical thinking skills to troubleshoot challenges, offer resolutions, and demonstrate appropriate empathy for unique circumstances.
- The GSA will provide wayfinding with a personal touch to anyone in need of assistance in accordance with The Joint Commission, federal, state and local guidelines, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Education
B.S. - Public Health
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05-2026
High School Diploma -
Effingham County High School
Springfield, GA05.2020
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency medical care
- Patient transport
- Complaint resolution
- Pediatric care
- Mental health care
- Admissions and discharge processes
- Intravenous therapy
- Phlebotomy
- Orthopedic splinting
Certification
- CPT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Activities
- Reading
- Boating
- Traveling
- Sharing a great meal with friends
- Active in campus ministry
- Public health special groups
Timeline
Critical Care Technician (ICU, CCU, PCU, and Float Pool)
East Georgia Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - 09.2024
Emergency Department Technician
Effingham Health Systems
01.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
Effingham Health System
08.2022 - 02.2023
Guest Services Ambassador
Effingham Health Systems
02.2021 - 08.2022
B.S. - Public Health
Georgia Southern University
High School Diploma -
Effingham County High School