kevin mccalpine

* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Demonstrates ability to interpret, communicate, and document patient rhythm information correctly and takes the proper action by following the policy and protocols in place. * Evaluates patient responses to all interventions, and anticipates patient care problems as emergent rhythm changes. * Completes monitor logs and rhythm analysis documentation. Obtains EKG strips from telemetry patients at least once per shift and captures any changes in rhythm or rate of ecotype. * Evaluates patient responses to all interventions, and anticipates patient care problems as emergent rhythm changes. * Demonstrates competence in the use of the monitoring equipment. Performs all operational functions to maintain the workstation monitor equipment. Monitors and maintains the telemetry equipment, including batteries and paper supplies

* Administer from 200 to 400 flu vaccines per event as * preparations providing informed consent by way of * recipient education. * Variable age specific psych. first aid as needed * Obtaining history discerning compatibility with vaccine * Caring for reactions whether localized, psychosomatic or * anaphylactic * Overseeing quality control in documentation, and supplies for providers * Conducting cholesterol profiles * Obtaining body mass index (BMI) with comparatives static and dynamic

* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Implemented operating procedure for cardiac monitoring equipment and related communication systems (phones, beepers, intercom, and the monitoring system) * Tutored RN staff and technicians on advanced application of cardiac monitoring equipment, specifying cardiac dysrhythmias communicating potential hazards to patients via charted report and direct activity summary to attending Cardiologists, Residents and Nursing staff * Developed troubleshooting procedures for monitoring GE and Marquette equipment systems in the recognition and isolation of false alarms. * Documented rhythms or changes in rhythms via Holter monitor, and all actions in the patients’ medical records twice per shift. * Attended quality assurance sessions to improve upon the level of care veterans receive

* Conducted from 20 to 30 screening medical evaluations * per day to determine initial suitability, providing * education and informed consent for plasmapheresis * Grant Medical approvals/deferrals for serum protein * electrophoresis (SPE) assays and evaluation of baseline * viral markers emphasizing screening vs. diagnostics * Provided medical clarification to auditors, management * and staff for vitally questionable and unsuitable donors * Calibrated all instruments for regulatory compliance per * Codes of Federal Regulations * Monitored and managed all adverse reactions to * plasmapheresis occurring on site communicating all * findings to Operations and the Project Medical Director * Assessment and venipuncture for donors presenting with * vascular challenge * Quality assurance, auditing charts for discrepancies in * plasma donation specifications and compliance required * by the codes of federal regulations

* Provided initial patient care including triage, vital * signs * Initial point of contact fielding calls for medical * advice, categorically discerning the need for emergent, * urgent, and non-acute care * Blood draws, Venipuncture, EKG's, tray preparation * during downtime * Filled MD orders communicated to triage area as needed * Replenished station supplies in the triage area * Performed venipuncture as a part of the IV team for * difficult access hospital wide when triage coverage is * available * Audit daily census

* Center opening with 30+ new physicals in addition * to an above average donor census per day acquiring FDA * and GHA accreditation * Grant Medical approvals for vitally questionable donors * Provide medical references for screening issues to staff * Calibrate and set controls for all instruments used per * Codes of Federal Regulations * Overseeing all adverse reactions occurring in the center. * Performing donor screening prior to donation * Venipuncture, plasmapheresis monitoring donor during * Quality assurance, auditing charts for discrepancies * in compliance

* Provided initial patient care including triage, vital * signs * Blood draws, Venipuncture, EKG's, tray preparation * Filled MD orders under the direction of RN * Replenished bedside and station supplies at various * stations * Performed Venipuncture as a part of the IV team for * difficult access hospital-wide * Psyche assistance as needed * Patient transport

* Provided instruction for Advanced Cardiac Life Support * to critical care patients during inter-facility * transports * Instructed transports for patients during tests and * inter-facility transports per Standard operating * procedure provided by medical control * Attended monthly medical staff/system meetings for * updates to policy and or procedure * Maintained vehicle and equipment * Updated continuing education requirements monthly