Jayda Alfred
Philadelphia
Summary
Dedicated Emergency Department Technician with extensive experience in fast-paced hospital settings. Expertise in critical thinking, prioritizing care, and managing emergency situations. Proficient in EKG administration and fostering effective communication and teamwork to enhance patient outcomes and departmental efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Technician, Level II Co-Op
Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
09.2023 - Current
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by initiating life-saving procedures such as CPR according to policy guidelines.
- Executed phlebotomy for patients' diagnostic labwork, ensuring accurate sample collection.
- Assisted in fitting patients for casts, crutches, and other medical devices, enhancing mobility and recovery.
- Supported nurses with routine tasks, facilitating smooth patient flow and contributing to efficient care delivery.
Level One Co-Op
Student Health Services
Philadelphia
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Coordinated resources and assistance for medical staff
- Maintained a disinfected environment to promote health and safety standards
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed document organization through efficient scanning and copying of materials
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA 06-2026
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Bard College
Newark06-2021
Skills
Abington Jefferson Health: Medical Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical III: Acute Care
Pennsylvania Hospital 4 Cathcart: Medical Surgical II
Jefferson Einstein Medical Center, Tower 8: Medical Surgical I
St Christopher's Hospital for Children 4 North: Pediatric Health Concepts
Holy Redeemer Obstetrics: Reproductive Health
Honors & Awards
Drexel University A.J. Drexel Scholarship, 2021-Present
Drexel University Drexel Grant, 2021-Present
Macy Leadership Fellowship 2025
Bedford Foundation Scholar 2026
Dean's List 2024, '25
Certification
Basic Life Support- BLS 05/2027
Advanced Cardiac Life Support- ACLS 09/2027
Crisis Prevention Institute- CPI 09/2027
Advanced Cardiac Life Support- ACLS 09/2027
Crisis Prevention Institute- CPI 09/2027
Skills
Emergency and high-acuity patient care
Rapid patient assessment and triage support
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
Basic life support (BLS) and CPR
Intravenous (IV) insertion and vascular access
Cardiac monitoring and EKG acquisition
Stroke and cardiac emergency recognition
Trauma and resuscitation support
Specimen collection and point-of-care testing
Infection control and aseptic techniques
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician, Level II Co-Op
Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania
09.2023 - Current
Level One Co-Op
Student Health Services
09.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Bard College