Calder Garris
Mt. Pleasant
Summary
Resilient Emergency Room Technician known for high productivity and efficiency in fast-paced environments. Possess specialized skills in emergency medical procedures, patient triage, and medical equipment operation. Excel in communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and effective collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Reliable healthcare professional with expertise in emergency response and patient monitoring. Strong commitment to maintaining safety protocols and providing comfort, ready to enhance patient care in dynamic medical settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Roper Saint Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted medical staff with patient care and emergency procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nurses and physicians.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and supplies.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient patient flow during emergencies.
- Provided basic first aid and comfort to patients awaiting treatment.
- Followed safety protocols to protect patients and staff in high-stress situations.
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and central line placements.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
- Performed quality assurance activities related to emergency room processes, protocols and equipment maintenance.
- Completed documentation for each patient encounter accurately and within established timeframes.
- Facilitated communication between nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers involved in patient care.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
Patient Care Technician
Roper Hospital
Charleston
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained patient records and updated information in electronic health systems.
- Provided support during medical procedures and ensured patient comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Responded to patient inquiries, addressing concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Citadel
Charleston, South Carolina, SC05-2026
High School Diploma -
Wando High School
Mt. Pleasant, SC05-2022
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Wound cleaning
- Aseptic techniques
- Orthopedic fitting
- ER support
- Pediatric care
- Medical sample collection
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- CPR
Certification
Basic Life Support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Roper Saint Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Roper Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Citadel
High School Diploma -
Wando High School