STEVEN A. RIPPLE
Saint Robert
Summary
Highly skilled Cardiac Telemetry Technician with relevant experience in monitoring and interpreting data from cardiac telemetry systems. Possess advanced technical skills, including proficiency in EKG interpretation, patient monitoring, and documentation. Known for the ability to provide high-quality patient care and contribute positively to healthcare teams. In previous roles, I had a significant impact on improving patient outcomes through accurate data readings and rapid responses to emergent situations. I'm a seasoned professional, bringing several years of experience in various settings. Efficiently assess patient conditions with a variety of minimally invasive tests and procedures. Organized multitasker, well-versed in documenting findings and maintaining good records.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MEDICAL INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN (TELEMETRY)
General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital
Fort Leonard Wood
04.2021 - Current
- Greeted new patients upon arrival to facilitate smooth transitions.
- Performed bandage changes and monitored five lead cardiac patients on telemetry.
- Documented vital signs and collected laboratory samples accurately.
- Utilized MHS Genesis system proficiently for patient management.
- Interpreted routine and critical EKGs as Senior Telemetry Technician.
- Provided comprehensive care for military and civilian patients on MED SURG floor.
- Assisted in emergency room during cardiac arrest situations when requested.
Owner
Dakota Knives Co.
01.2008 - Current
- Company Overview: Established in 2008 Still in business to date
- Met with new customers and gathered information for future sales
- We were the largest Tactical knife dealers in Southern WV
- Displayed organizational skills, along with all office operations
- Established in 2008 Still in business to date
TELEMETRY TECHNOLOGIST 4 NORTH
Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Monitored 144 patients on telemetry in a closed central telemetry unit.
- Documented arrhythmias and critical cardiac rhythm changes for nursing staff and physicians.
- Provided training sessions on effective use of new software applications.
- Maintained system logs and manuals for equipment testing and operation.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure the availability of necessary materials.
- Oversaw telemetry monitoring across other units, including CCU, and ICU, as needed.
- Worked with the in-house GE technicians to reprogram the telemetry portable units with schematics and/or blueprints of the wireless layout of the areas in the hospital that are having problems with the signal.
- Also served as a senior technician and instructor.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Responsible for keeping the OR in a ready state always referring to sterility and functioning of all equipment required for a particular surgery
- Preparing proper instruments needed for a particular surgery working alongside the surgeon as an assistant on many occasions
- Helping to maintain proper OR protocols as it pertained to patient care
- Maintain sterility of instruments during surgery
- After surgery, help move patients to the recovery or the CCU Department
- On weekends there was on-call for traumas and other emergencies in the OR
- Some surgical cases required me to watch the cardiac monitors during certain procedures
TELEMETRY TECHNOLOGIST 4 NORTH
Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Monitored 144 telemetry patients, facilitating the timely detection of arrhythmias and critical cardiac changes. BPs SP02 ETC02
- Documented arrhythmias and communicated findings promptly to nursing staff and physicians.
- Operated within closed central telemetry unit, providing support to CCU-ICU as needed.
- Conducted effective training sessions for users on new software applications.
CAREGIVER
Raleigh County Commission on Aging
Beckley
03.2011 - 09.2015
- As a caregiver I was an in-home caretaker for Alzheimer's patients for approximately 7 years assisting patients with day-to-day living hygiene and shopping if needed in cleaning up their homes
Owner
R&R Tactical
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: S&S ENTERPRISES which was the parent company for R&R Tactical and Dakota Knives Co
- Taught classes for basic pistol and advanced pistol /shotgun /rifle /and tactical training classes with tactical weapons
- We also did women's self-defense classes for church and school groups and more
- S&S ENTERPRISES which was the parent company for R&R Tactical and Dakota Knives Co
TELEMETRY TECHNOLOGIST and WARD CLERK CCSD
Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Performed on a step-down unit, CCSD.
- I was responsible for watching approximately 65 patients on telemetry, documenting any arrhythmias, and reporting them to the nursing staff, calling a code blue if necessary.
- As a unit secretary, I put in orders that were written by the physician.
- I manage communication between 20 nurse-physicians and other medical staff in the hospital, such as the MRI, X-Ray, ER department, and more.
- Primarily kept the unit running smoothly and efficiently.
EMT PARAMEDIC
Jan-Care Ambulance Co.
Beckley
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Responsible for maintaining control of my ambulance
- I was responsible for protecting other crew members and patients safely
- Advanced life support/ Drug therapy /IV therapy
- Critical care interfacility transports of cardiac patients and neonatal transport
- Also served as PALS, BTLS ATLS 12 lead EKG Instructor
EMT
Jan-Care Ambulance Co.
Beckley
01.1993 - 01.1998
- Responsible for maintaining and driving the ambulance safely assisting my medic in any need
- Other duties were assisting patients during traumatic medical emergencies such as heart attacks and stroke victims' telemetry interrupting
- Performed training officer for new employees
EMT
Medic Alert Ambulance Company
Crab Orchard
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Responsible for maintaining and driving the ambulance safely assisting my medic in any needed function if it was within my scope of practice
- Other duties were assisting the patient during traumatic medical emergencies such as heart attacks or strokes
- Immobilization of the patient transport setting up and interrupting the cardiac monitor for my medic controlling bleeding and protecting airway and much more
Education
General Studies -
New River Community & Technical College
Beckley, WV01.2020
Surgical Technologist -
Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley, WV01.2016
Paramedic Certificate Program -
Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College
Mount Gay, WV06.1999
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - Paramedicine
SOUTHERN COMM &TECH COLLEGE
Logan, WV03.1991
Carroll High School - High School Teaching
Carroll High School
Ozark, AL01.1982
Skills
- Telemetry system monitoring
- Training development
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving
- Patient care and management
- Inventory management
- EKG interpretation
- Medical equipment maintenance
- Vital signs documentation
- Equipment maintenance
- Microsoft Word
- Attention to detail
- Training sessions
- Team collaboration
Certification
- BLS INSTRUCTOR, AMERICAN RED CROSS, CERTIFIED
- TEAM STEPPS INSTRUCTOR, teaching all hospital departments to work as one and promote strong communications.
- National Telemetry Certification NCCAT
Commitment
Have been reading and teaching Cardiac telemetry and EKG to Nurses and new Telemetry techs for over 30 years., Licensed and Bonded Notary public for the state of MO.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
MEDICAL INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN (TELEMETRY)
General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital
04.2021 - Current
TELEMETRY TECHNOLOGIST 4 NORTH
Raleigh General Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2020
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Raleigh General Hospital
07.2016 - 07.2019
TELEMETRY TECHNOLOGIST 4 NORTH
Raleigh General Hospital
07.2015 - 07.2016
CAREGIVER
Raleigh County Commission on Aging
03.2011 - 09.2015
Owner
Dakota Knives Co.
01.2008 - Current
Owner
R&R Tactical
01.2001 - 01.2008
TELEMETRY TECHNOLOGIST and WARD CLERK CCSD
Raleigh General Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2008
EMT PARAMEDIC
Jan-Care Ambulance Co.
01.1998 - 01.2001
EMT
Jan-Care Ambulance Co.
01.1993 - 01.1998
EMT
Medic Alert Ambulance Company
01.1991 - 01.1993
General Studies -
New River Community & Technical College
Surgical Technologist -
Raleigh General Hospital
Paramedic Certificate Program -
Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - Paramedicine
SOUTHERN COMM &TECH COLLEGE
Carroll High School - High School Teaching
Carroll High School
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