WellStar Health SystemUnit Secretary/ Patient Care Tech
Jan. 2006 - Mar. 2009• As Unit Secretary I preformed under the direction of the Resource Nurse performing clerical functions including computer order entry, retrieval of data, maintaining unit supplies, transporting supplies/equipment/patient medications, preparing and maintaining patient charts, transcribing physician orders in an accurate and timely manner, and acting as the central communication source on the nursing unit. • As ED Tech I functioned under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Provided safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing the following patient care functions and technical procedures: vital signs, 12-lead EKG, bedside blood sugar testing, wound care, oral suctioning, splint application, instruction of safe ambulation with crutches. Assured patient care area is appropriately stocked with supplies. Monitored patients in restraint/seclusion and documents observations.