An Emergency Department Volunteer provides support and assistance to the Emergency Department staff, patients, and their families from the time the patient is admitted until they are discharged from the Emergency Department. The most common work activities listed on the Emergency Department Volunteer Resume are – supporting patients and staff during the time of critical care, providing comfort and service to the emergency department patients and their families; providing active commitment towards the undertaken role, assisting in providing a caring and comforting atmosphere for patients and families; and running errands as needed.
To execute this job successfully, the following skills are needed – sophomore or higher in good academic standing; bilingual skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prior work experience preferably in the same type of atmosphere; and understanding the importance of maintaining the discretion of the patients. Formal education is not mandatory for this post, however, the volunteer should be well aware of the patient care and work ethics.
Objective : Ability to multitask and complete projects in a timely manner. Work with diverse groups in various settings such as lab and hospitals. Reliable and positive work ethics. Committed to complete work and tasks. A good understanding of basic biochemistry and molecular biology. Basic techniques and principles of laboratory biochemistry including isolation and characterization of a natural product, manipulation of proteins and nucleic acids in order to demonstrate basic physical and chemical properties.
Served as a liaison between patients, their waiting families, and the ED Staff.
Assisted triage RN and ED technicians by calling out visitors and assisting them from the triage line.
Assisted ED physician and staff to set up monthly disaster drills.
Knowledged of Emergency disaster protocol by participating in monthly disaster drills.
Participated as a victim in monthly disaster drills.
Escorted visitors to Patient rooms in the ED.
Assisted discharged patients and family to the pharmacy and waiting room.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BS In Health Sciences
Emergency Department Volunteer Resume
Objective : Hard worker and determined Effective communicator with others. A detail-oriented professional employs a strong aptitude for decision-making. Excel at troubleshooting. Ability to learn new software in a short amount of time with high retention.
Skills : Word Processing, Problem Solving, Research, Collaboration, Collaboration, Strong Work Ethic, Leadership, Handling Pressure, Coaching/ Mentoring.
Description :
Maintained confidentiality.
Made beds and cleaned rooms.
Answered call lights and reported patient requests to the nurse.
Provided warm blankets, food, and drink as approved by the attending physician.
Delivered specimens to the lab.
Helped settle ambulance patients.
Transported patients out of the department after discharge.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BS In Echocardiography
Emergency Department Volunteer Resume
Headline : Offering comfort and support to the patients and family.Stocked Emergency Department supplies, Observing and assisting physicians during procedures, and also Assisting with the patient intake process.
Stocked gowns, gloves, wipes, and other medical supplies in inpatient rooms.
Organized medical supplies and prepared blood tubes in the supply room.
Remade patient beds and emptied dirty commodes.
Transported patients to other departments and vehicles.
Directed patients to treatment rooms and other locations of the hospital.
Shadowed doctors and scribes.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Nursing Assistant
Emergency Department Volunteer Resume
Summary : Emergency Department Volunteer (EDV) is a leader on the front lines of the health care industry. Passionate about the mission of his/her organization, and works to ensure that it meets the needs of those who need treatment.
Skills : Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Organization, Team Leadership.
Description :
Coordinated the Emergency Room nurses with daily tasks of cleaning, organizing, restocking, and consolidating supplies when necessary.
Promoted comfort for the duration of the patient's visit, offering food, water, and warm blankets.
Offered water, warm blankets, and drinks or crackers from the kitchen to all of the patients and family in the Emergency Room.
Handled various phone calls and multiple tasks during peak hours, such as picking up blood from the lab, providing phone numbers for social services, and paperwork for the nurses.
Transported patients from one area of the hospital to another by wheelchair, hospital bed, or walking.
Assisted hospital administration staff with everyday administrative tasks such as answering phones, properly filing and organizing patient information and general upkeep up the emergency room area.
Assisted nurses with patient care by drawing blood and inserting I.V.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
BA In Sociology
Emergency Department Volunteer Resume
Summary : A hardworking philosophy graduate with four years of volunteer experience in healthcare seeking to apply experience into entry-level jobs, particularly in areas with communication, human resources, or healthcare.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Stata 14.1, Prezi, SPSS 19.
Description :
Changed and cleaned the bed and pillow sheets for new admission patients.
Delivered food, beverages, and magazines to patients.
Admissioned new patients to their designated room.
Discharged patients to the front lobby.
Restocked cups, blankets, and any other supplies that are low.
Moved beds around.
Greeted patients and visitors.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
B.A In Philosophy And Minors In Chemisty And Biology
Emergency Department Volunteer Resume
Objective : Emergency Department Volunteer is responsible for providing an exceptional patient experience and a positive, comfortable environment for all patients. Able to keep the Emergency Department running smoothly and efficiently, as well as provide emotional support to patients.
Skills : Epic, Microsoft, Analytical.
Description :
Answered and placed telephone calls.
Managed taxi services for patients leaving the hospital.
Organized and restocked inventory in the Emergency Department.
Delivered the specimen to the hospital's laboratory.
Assisted patients with signing up for the patient portal, hospital's online database for patient's medical records.
Greeted and escorted visitors around the hospital.
Contributed to the increase of patient satisfaction by supporting the incoming patients to the Emergency Department.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
BS In Biology
Emergency Department Volunteer Resume
Summary : Seeking a challenging Emergency Department Volunteer position in a Medical environment where one can use skills and education to serve the community and your hospital while learning and obtaining knowledge for a future career.
Worked as a blue-shirt volunteer with other college students.
Performed administrative and clerical work in triage.
Provided patients with appropriate relief as needed or requested (e.g.blankets, ice packs, gauze, wheelchairs).
Transferred patient specimens to the laboratory, guided visitors to patient rooms, other duties as assigned.
Triaged patients, obtained vitals, assessed current conditions, and took patients to their assigned rooms as well as maintaining the materials and cleanliness of the ED rooms and beds.
Proficient in primary journal article reading, writing, and interpretation.
Exposured to ICH E6 guidelines through Clinical Research course at UNTHSC.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BS In Psychology And Biology
Emergency Department Volunteer Resume
Objective : Highly motivated individual with interests in the medical sciences and helping others. Strong organizational skills, experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods, and a passion for informal learning.
Skills : Languages: Fluent In Writing, Reading, And Speaking Spanish, EMT.
Description :
Assisted nurses and doctors with their patients in tasks such as vitals and keeping the patient calm.
Helped physicians, residents, interns, and ENT specialists with minor operations.
Admitted patients to MRI, CT, and X-ray scanning rooms.
Sanitized and prepared hospital stretchers following patient use.
Assisted nursing staff in caring for patients' comfort needs to ensure as pleasant of a stay as possible for patients.
Communicated with the nurses and doctors for better patient care.
Kept the patient updated on the forecasted waiting periods and helping visitors.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BA In Psychology
Emergency Department Volunteer Resume
Objective : Experienced in many experimental biochemistry and microbiology techniques including preparing solutions, distillation, titration, chromatography, protein purification by affinity, ion exchange, and gel filtration, immunoprecipitation, immunohistochemistry, biotinylation of antibody, ELISA, PCR, media preparation, creating and maintaining cell lines.
Skills : Customer Service, Documentation, Medical Terminology, Medical Terminology, Public Speaking, Powerpoint, Vital Signs, Vital Signs, Word, Windows.
Description :
Assisted nurses with patient requests maintain a presentable department area for guests, transfer specimens to the lab as necessary.
Assisted in triage, observed the administration of drugs, and monitored their effect on trauma patients.
Shadowed physicians of various disciplines within the Emergency Department.
Consulted and transported patients for CAT scans, MRI, and X-Ray.
Maintained a friendly environment in a unit with over 90 patient beds and provide them with services that benefit their comfort such as warm blankets.
Worked in the Emergency Department assisting nurses, doctors, and other medical assistants.
Performed comfort rounds in the emergency lobby and patients'.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BS In Public Relations
Emergency Department Volunteer Resume
Objective : Entry-level position utilizing education and experience in public health. Proficient in evaluating individuals and developing effective solutions for challenging behaviors.
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