The main role of an Emergency Room Volunteer is to support the emergency room staff. A well-written Emergency Room Volunteer Resume describes the following duties and tasks – checking in with the charge nurse at the beginning of each shift, receiving the directions from the emergency room staff; making patient rounds, offering reassurance, maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality at all times; pick-up labs; transporting patients to x-rays and MRI as requested; escorting patients to rooms; giving assistance to clerical staff when needed, and running errands.
The most sought-after qualifications include the following – prior work experience in a medical setting; mature and calm disposition, comfortable with people from all cultures and walks of life, the ability to tolerate emotional people, basic computer skills, and a good understanding of maintaining confidentiality. Formal education is not a must for this role, however, the volunteer is expected to be above 18 years of age with experience in a similar setting.
Objective : Seeks to further scientific pursuit of the medical field and to provide service and team-first attitude to relieve a physician of undue distraction and allow them more focus on their patient.
Skills : Epic, Centricity, Microsoft.
Description :
Responsible for applying telemetry leads to new patients and reporting vital signs to the head nurse throughout the patient stay.
Transported patients to the emergency center from the waiting room and to the radiology clinic for x-rays.
Sanitized and prepared hospital beds and appropriate areas for new patients.
Supported nurses in a utility role to ensure smooth patient transitions for an efficient work environment.
Arrived before surgical staff to re-stock each of seven operating rooms according to scheduled surgeries for the day.
Responsible for prompt retrieval of surgical tools for any of up to seven surgeries at a time.
Delivered patient to the operating room and assist in positioning surgical bed.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BA In Biology
Emergency Room Volunteer Resume
Objective : Ambitious entry-level business professional with a strong educational background seeking a position to excel in, exceed expectations, and further qualifications in the business field. Successfully completed Bachelor of Business Administration degree early, while developing and managing own program through the current company.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Program Development, Advertising.
Description :
Volunteer in ER department adult & pediatrics for a three-month commitment.
Assisted with administration and check patients in upon entering the emergency room.
Coordinated with ER staff to improve safety, comfort, and care of patients.
Made frequent rounds in the adult & pediatrics departments to assist patients and medical staff.
Took vitals and assist patients entering the emergency room.
Aided patients in filling out admission forms & delivering medical records to nurses.
Answered call buttons, phones, and relay messages.
Transported patients to and from required destinations.
Completed office work as needed.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
BBA In Business Administration
Emergency Room Volunteer Resume
Headline : Worked with multiple types of age groups ranging from children to professional full-time staff members at the University. Also was involved in HR practices such as reviewing applications, interviewing, and hiring more than 100 employees for our front desk operations.
Skills : Microsoft Office, EEG Monitoring, Customer Service, Data Entry, Research, Receptionist, Patient Care.
Description :
Communicated the patient's needs to nurses.
Cleaned and prepared rooms for incoming patients.
Delivered paperwork to appropriate areas of the hospital.
Comforted patients with the offering of extra pillows or heated blankets.
Designed staff's break room board.
Maintained and stocked hallways with blankets and pillows.
Transported or assisted patients to other areas of the hospital.
Assisted staff members as necessary.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS In Biological Sciences
Emergency Room Volunteer Resume
Headline : An avid and bilingual student seeking professional employment in a medical environment to further enhance medical knowledge and obtain healthcare experience. Highly organized and driven with the innate ability to work with others to complete similar objectives.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Point Of Sale Systems.
Description :
Maintained and respected patient and hospital confidentiality.
Empty linen bins, restock sheets, pillowcases, gowns, washcloths, and cups around the hospital.
After patients have been discharged, wiping down the stretcher and all hard surfaces, and replacing the stretcher's linen.
Restocked patient refrigerator and food area with the appropriate contents.
Placed blankets in the warmer.
Relayed medical concerns or requests from a patient to the triage nurse.
Assembled charts and run errands when requested.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS In Biomedical Science (in Progress)
Emergency Room Volunteer Resume
Headline : Emergency Room Volunteer is responsible for providing care and support to patients and families in the Emergency Room, including assisting with triage, patient information, medication administration, and other care needs. The Emergency Room Volunteer should be able to work independently as well as within a team environment.
Skills : Software: Apple/ PC, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Publisher, MS PowerPoint, Acrobat Pro, QuickBooks Pro, Intelligent Medical Software.
Description :
Answered questions, escort, and providing wheelchair transport patients to destination throughout facilities.
Helped clinics and departments bring patients' charts or supplies, to another department.
Assisted when patients are discharged, by making appropriate arrangements with pharmacy and transport service.
Followed HIPA regulations regarding patient information confidentiality.
Improved Data Collection by monitoring lab results, look up old EKGs, and medical information.
Maintained a clean environment for patients.
Helped transport patients to MRI, CT, and X-Ray treatment rooms.
Assisted and transported patients to various locations based on needs.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Certificate In Medical Assistant (in Progress)
Emergency Room Volunteer Resume
Objective : Emergency Room Volunteer is to serve as a resource to the hospital’s medical staff and other hospital personnel. These individuals will provide information, guidance and support to patients, families, and other members of the community. Volunteers will work in an emergency room or in an ambulance or other facility that provides medical treatment.
Skills : Spanish, Portuguese, EKG, Phlebotomy, Patient Care, BLS, First Aid, Medical Terminology, Vital Signs, Triage, Bilingual Spanish, CPR Certified.
Description :
Learned to takes vitals, glucose, even set up EKGs.
Learned how to troubleshoot many of the equipment used in the ER.
Developed all the skills the ER-techs had with the exception of drawing blood.
Placed admitted patients on electrocardiography and submitted readings to charged nurses.
Monitored and maintained an accurate record of patient's vitals.
Responsible for restocking all emergency rooms with proper medical equipment.
Mediated between patients and medical personnel in a calm and professional manner.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Certificate In EKG/ECG Technician
Emergency Room Volunteer Resume
Objective : Adept in Internet research; proficient in utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint applications as well as Salesforce and Oracle programs. Analytical thinker with outstanding administrative, customer support, decision making, attention to detail, leadership, training, people, and account management skills. Strong at organizing, prioritizing, and multitasking.
Skills : Adept In Internet Research; Proficient In Utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, And Powerpoint Applications As Well As Salesforce And Oracle Programs. Analytical Thinker With Outstanding Administrative, Customer Support, And Account Management Skills.
Description :
Provided multifaceted support to hospital staff and patients in the fast-paced emergency room of this 356-bed acute care hospital.
Increased overall communication by serving in a key role as the liaison between nurses and patients.
Prepared patient beds and assisting staff in transporting patients to designated care areas.
Assessed patient needs and cultivating strong patient relationships.
Cleaned medical equipment and replenishing equipment and supplies.
Helped with patient discharges and arranging transportation for discharged patients.
Assisted emergency room staff with patient emergencies and medical procedures.
Tended to patients that suffered from the emotional crisis, mental disabilities, and medical trauma.
Obtained and documented patient's vital signs.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Certificate In Medical Billing And Coding
Emergency Room Volunteer Resume
Objective : A detail-oriented Emergency Room Volunteer 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 : Excellent Organizer, Dependable and Punctual, Works well with others, Polite Personality.
Description :
Greeted and directed patients and visitors.
Notified charge nurse and admissions of new patients.
Maintained records of admitted and discharged patients.
Restocked emergency rooms as needed.
Provided company to emotional or angered patients (both children and adults) in the emergency room.
Provided anxious family members with comfort tools such as warm blankets, food, or soft drinks.
Supplied nurses with any supplies that are needed.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Liberal Arts (Transfer)
Emergency Room Volunteer Resume
Headline : Aspiring P.H.D candidate in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology, as well as, an M.D. (orthopedic surgery- musculoskeletal oncology). The range of skills includes; writing, editing, scientific/historical research, statistics, calculus, biology, cancer studies, and public speaking. Competencies include teaching, gel electrophoresis, PCR, Western Blot, Northern Blot, ELISA, Immunostaining, fluorescence, dissections, Gene editing, isolating DNA, and quantification.
Skills : Medical Terminology, Medical Records, Powerpoint, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Project Management, Programming, Mathematics, Data Entry, Documentation, Word, Windows, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Writing, Communications.
Description :
Escorted 20-35 patients weekly to specific areas for specialized testing.
Interacted with patients to make them feel comfortable so they can disclose their needs/problems.
Made stretchers ready for use in the ambulance bay.
Retrieved blankets for patients during trauma.
Performed EKGs and sonograms at the doctors' request.
Cleaned rooms after patients left, ensuring that no medical waste was left and that all surfaces were disinfected.
Talked with patients who needed someone to listen to them.
Made food for the patients, upon their nurse's orders.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MA In Biology
Emergency Room Volunteer Resume
Objective : Emergency Room Volunteer seeking a position as a nurse in a community setting. Compassionate, self-motivated, detail-oriented, strong interpersonal skills.
Skills : Customer Service, Inventory, Microsoft Office.
Description :
Helped the nurses and physicians with paperwork, delivering tests to the lab, running small errands throughout the hospital, talking to patients, and providing some hands-on care.
Wore scrubs each day and followed standard policies including HIPPA.
Gained knowledge of various illnesses, treatments, drug names and interactions, and medical terminology.
Provided assistance related to patient care for all medical staff.
Cleaned and maintained patient rooms.
Ensured all rooms are properly cleaned and set up for incoming patients.
Performed clerical duties and occasional cleaning Comforted and conversed with patients.
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