Linda Chaffman

724 Central Ave

Sykesville , Maryland, 21784
443-952-0287
lynnaa1985@gmail.com

WORK EXPERIENCE
CARROLL HOSPITAL CENTER
Westminster , MD
Emergency Care Technician
Apr 2006 Present
Basic patient care including vital signs, turning and repositioning, answering call lights, engaging
in conversation.
Establishing IV access and obtaining blood specimens for test from all age ranges from infants to
elderly
Placing patients on cardiac monitor and obtaining EKG on all ages
Assisting with splints when fractured and placing splints on sprains and injured extremities that
are not fractured.
Transporting patients to and from other areas of department
Assisting in triage process
Assisting doctors and nurses with procedure such as lumbar punctures, suturing, NG
placements, Foley catheters, central lines, nasal packings, splinting, pelvic exams.
Charting in computer electronically and on paper chart when downtime occurs
Covering Unit Secretary duties when needed
preceptor to new associates and helping guide into department policies and procedures
Education requirements yearly to be completed including HAZMAT, and other areas to stay up to
date with
Assisting in STEMI patients and STROKE patients to ensure care to be done in less than an hour
Prepare patients for surgery
Assist with patients that are critical and need CPR
Caring for patients for all ages and all types of medical problems including psychiatric, med sure,
pediatrics, OB/GYN, cardiac patients
Working as a team with other health care members including doctors, nurses, techs, secretaries,
patients and patients family.
LORIEN NURSING HOME
Mt. Airy , MD
GNA/ Phlebotomist
Aug 2005 Apr 2006
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical
symptoms to nurses.
Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by
medical or nursing staff.
Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.
Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws,
standards, or policies.
Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
Collect fluid or tissue samples, using appropriate collection procedures.
Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug
levels.
724 Central Ave

Sykesville , Maryland, 21784

443-952-0287

lynnaa1985@gmail.com

E D U C ATI O N
Carroll Community College
Major: Nursing (RN)

Westminster , MD
Graduating May 25, 2016

General Studies
Nursing Program - 2016
Phlebotomy - 2005
Certified Nursing Assistant - 2005

Howard Community College

Major: General Studies 2007-2010

Columbia , MD

AD D I TI ON AL SKIL LS
excellent in IV skills and collecting blood specimens with a phlebotomist certificate- 8/05, AHE026-A1
CPR certified- 07/13/05 : ID 03070275638
EKG certified- 2008
CNA certified- 12/12/05
Completed Nursing program with Associate Degree in May 2016

724 Central Ave

Sykesville , Maryland, 21784

443-952-0287

lynnaa1985@gmail.com