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Selena Abney

Beaver Dam

Summary

Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Experience in enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and effective concern resolution. An experienced healthcare team member. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns. Skilled in relationship-building and effective time management. Excels at prioritizing tasks to enhance productivity and meet organizational goals. Committed to delivering high-quality results in all endeavors.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Assistant

Ohio County Schools
Hartford
07.2013 - Current
  • Administered scheduled medications and maintained daily documentation for student health.
    Provided continuous care for students, addressing various health concerns throughout the day.
    Monitored student health conditions to ensure safety and well-being during school hours.
  • Trained to execute administration of emergency medications, including seizure interventions, epinephrine for allergies, and inhalers along with breathing treatments as needed
  • Current certification in CPR and AED training
  • Organize and update patient records along with ongoing care plans.
  • Skilled in computer applications, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets
  • Conducted medication training for staff to enhance safety protocols.
    Delivered Blood Borne Pathogens training sessions to ensure compliance.
    Provided First Aid instruction to equip staff with essential emergency skills.

Lead MRI Technologist

Ohio County Healthcare
Harford
03.2007 - 09.2011
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Assisted radiologists in performing interventional procedures using MRI guidance. Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by answering questions, controlling noise and administering calming medications.
  • Conducted orientations for new staff members and students.
  • Organized and oversaw daily workflow of imaging studies.
  • Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
  • Performed quality assurance testing on MRI equipment. Ensured compliance with safety protocols for MRI scanning procedures.
  • Trained staff on proper use of medical equipment and software applications.
  • Diagnose technical issues associated with MRI scanner, monitors, or coils.
  • Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
  • Evaluated patient images for accuracy, clarity, and completeness. Maintained accurate records of all scans performed in the department.
  • Injected dyes intravenously to improve contrast on scans.
  • Responded promptly to requests from referring physicians or other healthcare professionals.
  • Evaluated the need for additional personnel or resources within the department.
  • Participated in continuing education programs related to MR imaging techniques.
  • Managed inventory of supplies used in MRI scanning processes. Operated MRI scanners to provide diagnostic imaging.
  • Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials, film, catheters and other medical items, checking inventory stock and reordering items running low.
  • Performed troubleshooting activities when issues arose during scan processes. Created backup copies of images by transferring images to storage media and maintaining digital filing system for backups.
  • Administered IV contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals and antispasmodics to patients.
  • Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth transition of patients from one area to another.
  • Collected patients' medical histories and documented important information in medical records.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
  • Explained MRI procedures to patients, representatives and family members.
  • Immobilized patients to achieve optimal scans and prevent rescanning.
  • Supervised junior technologists while they conducted imaging studies.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
  • Provided leadership and direction to MRI Technologists in the department.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures related to MRI scanning operations. Selected appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.

MRI Technologist

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
Owensboro
02.2000 - 03.2007
  • Operated MRI scanners to provide diagnostic imaging. Reviewed images to detect any anomalies or irregularities that may require further action by a physician or radiologist.
  • Explained MRI procedures to patients, representatives and family members. Collected patients' medical histories and documented important information in medical records.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by answering questions, controlling noise and administering calming medications. Immobilized patients to achieve optimal scans and prevent rescanning.
  • Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations pertaining to confidentiality of patient information.
  • Provided technical guidance and support to other staff members when needed. Collaborated closely with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals throughout the duration of each procedure.
  • Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating, and emergency rooms.
  • Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
  • Explained MRI procedures to patients, representatives and family members. Collected patients' medical histories and documented important information in medical records.
  • Reviewed images to detect any anomalies or irregularities that may require further action by a physician or radiologist.
  • Created backup copies of images by transferring images to storage media and maintaining digital filing system for backups. Set up equipment for procedures according to established protocols and safety regulations.
  • Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on MRI equipment such as cleaning, testing, calibrating. Maintained detailed records of patient medical history, test results, and images obtained from MRI scans.
  • Injected dyes intravenously to improve contrast on scans. Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
  • Kept accurate records of patient information including demographic data, medical histories, medications taken.
  • Assessed patient condition prior to MRI scan and monitored vital signs during procedure.
  • Troubleshot technical issues related to MRI scanner, monitors, or coils.
  • Ensured that all necessary supplies were readily available for successful completion of the scan.
  • Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials, film, catheters and other medical items, checking inventory stock and reordering items running low.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technologist

Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY
05-2001

Some College (No Degree) -

Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY
05-1998

Ohio County High School
Hartford, KY
05-1997

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Spreadsheet development
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Social media
  • Mail distribution
  • Call handling
  • Document typing and formatting
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Resourceful
  • Document scanning
  • Service oriented
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Communication
  • Materials organization
  • Travel coordination
  • Organizational skills
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Customer communication
  • Dedicated team player
  • Team leadership & handling complaints
  • Delegation and supervision
  • Professional demeanor
  • Customer engagement
  • Employee training
  • Clear communication
  • Work delegation
  • Staff management
  • Communication skills
  • Time management abilities
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Business development
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Work prioritization
  • Task prioritization
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Workflow optimization
  • Staff supervision
  • Equipment operation
  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Team training
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Medical documentation
  • Emergency response
  • Medication administration
  • Patient care
  • First aid training
  • Staff training
  • Patient record management
  • Patient monitoring
  • Healthcare collaboration
  • Quality assurance
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Certified medication technician (CMT)
  • Family communication
  • Information collection
  • Goal setting
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient comfort
  • Multitasking
  • Patient care technician/assistant
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Monitor vitals
  • Support services
  • CPR/AED
  • Heartsaver CPR AED
  • Nutrition management
  • Patient relations
  • Patient management
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Administering medications
  • Self motivation

Timeline

Nurse Assistant

Ohio County Schools
07.2013 - Current

Lead MRI Technologist

Ohio County Healthcare
03.2007 - 09.2011

MRI Technologist

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
02.2000 - 03.2007

Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technologist

Madisonville Community College

Some College (No Degree) -

Owensboro Community And Technical College

Ohio County High School

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