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Sheryl Callahan

Festus,MO

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

I want to help people at their worst times and be a calm , reliable voice for 911 callers and all police and first responders to give detailed and correct care, details of situation. Listen and relay information correctly to all necessary parties. Over 10 years experience in medical field.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Associate 1 Nursing

State of Missouri
05.2024 - Current
  • CPR/AED Certified
  • Must follow all rules and regulations regarding DOC and SORTS facility

Handle escalations between over 18 residents

  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure seamless integration of security measures into day-to-day operations without hindering productivity or employee morale.

* Diffuse and redirect residents to deescalate confrontations

* Remain calm while being effective in stressful situations

  • Respond to Medical Codes
  • Monitor multiple cameras, while charting
  • Multitask observing multiple residents and staff
  • Relay all information to staff via radio and telephone
  • Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
  • Listen to multiple conversations, respond correctly and type at same time detailing situations

Patient Service Technician II (PST II)

Quest Diagnostics
01.2021 - 04.2023
  • Execute blood collections by venous or capillary
  • Perform data entry
  • Making sure correct patient demographics
  • Enter patient information while listening as patient relays it
  • Maintain patient logs
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
  • Explained diagnostic findings to customers
  • Explained process of the collection
  • Keep records
  • Take verbal orders over phone

  • Calmed patients with phobia of needles

Patient Service Technician Specialist II

LabCorp
03.2014 - 01.2021
  • Supported diverse populations including geriatric patients by adapting service delivery methods accordingly ensuring high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing timely and efficient services in a professional manner.
  • Assisted in the training of new Patient Service Technicians to maintain high standards of patient care.
  • Provided compassionate support for patients during difficult medical procedures or treatments, easing anxiety levels and improving overall experience.
  • Follow all procedure rules
  • Document all information correct
  • Caring for over 50 patients a day

Manager

Moose Lodge, Local 1310
01.2013 - 03.2014
  • Responsible for oversight including inventory, ordering, scheduling, coordinating events, and customer service.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers
  • Manage staff schedule
  • Provide excellent customer service

Patient Service Technician, Trauma ICU

St. Johns Medical Center
02.2008 - 12.2013
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
  • Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
  • Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Ensured continuity of care by thoroughly documenting vital information in electronic health records systems for seamless transitions between healthcare providers.
  • Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
  • Reduced wait times by swiftly completing documentation and communicating effectively with medical staff.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Mange care for 8 - 10 patients assigned

Laboratory Technician II

St. Clare Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Responsible for patient blood draw
  • Coordinating timed draws,
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
  • Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
  • Reduced errors in data entry by meticulously reviewing and validating information before submission.
  • Obtaining samples from hard-to-draw patients.
  • Multitask, answering phones , entering data as relayed

Education

High School Diploma -

Windsor High School
Imperial, MO

Emergency Medical Technion - EMT

Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO

Skills

  • Security Awareness Training
  • Physical Security
  • Professionalism
  • Access Control Management
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Patient Assessments
  • Emergency Care
  • Patient Safety
  • Patient Stabilization
  • Critical Thinking
  • Compassionate Care
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • CPR/AED

Timeline

Security Associate 1 Nursing

State of Missouri
05.2024 - Current

Patient Service Technician II (PST II)

Quest Diagnostics
01.2021 - 04.2023

Patient Service Technician Specialist II

LabCorp
03.2014 - 01.2021

Manager

Moose Lodge, Local 1310
01.2013 - 03.2014

Laboratory Technician II

St. Clare Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2013

Patient Service Technician, Trauma ICU

St. Johns Medical Center
02.2008 - 12.2013

High School Diploma -

Windsor High School

Emergency Medical Technion - EMT

Jefferson College
Sheryl Callahan