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EDUCATION
Associates in Applied Science | Metropolitan Community College of Kansas City
MAJOR: SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
GRADUATED: MAY 16, 2019
3.6 GPA, Deans Honor Roll Recipient: Spring 2018, Summer 2018, Fall 2018 semesters. Outstanding Student Scholarship Recipient. Team Lead within ST program.
Clinical Experience
St. Lukes Hospital of Kansas City- Plaza
Scrubbed in various surgical specialties, which includes: Gynecology, Orthopedics, ENT, Plastics, Neurology, General Surgery, Genitourinary
WORK EXPERIENCE
Certified Surgical Technologist| The University of Kansas Health System
JUN. 2019- PRESENT
Areas of work includes primarily Orthopedics, with rotations in Gynecology, Plastics, General, Urology. Prepared sterile instrument table and maintained a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Prepared patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covered them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons assistants, held retractors and cut sutures, and performed other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
Monitored and continually assessed operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs Counted sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.
Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks, and surgical clothing.
Gathered equipment for cleaning and sterilization and washed and sterilized equipment, using germicides and sterilizers.
Prepared patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards and positions patient according to type of surgery.
Ortho Tech|Childrens Mercy Hospital
JAN. 2015 FEB. 2019
Work directly with orthopedic doctors and surgeons in the treatment of bone and joint injuries. Perform a variety of orthopedic related activities including applying and removing dressings, removing sutures/staples, the application and removal of casts, splints and braces. Set-up traction devices and adjusting medical equipment. I also instruct patients in caring for their injuries.
Admitting Representative | St. Lukes Hospital- Plaza
OCT. 2013 DEC. 2014
Responsible for conducting professional patient interviews obtaining demographic, financial, and biographical information. Confirm benefits eligibility and gather statistical information in compliance with federal and state regulations. Complete payment transactions by using proper negotiating techniques to professionally collect money owed by our Patients and Guarantors, including making referrals to appropriate financial resources such as payment plans and lines of credit.
Patient Care Tech | North Kansas City Hospital
JAN. 2007 SEP. 2013
Responsible for ensuring the wellbeing of our patients and assisting patients with their daily and therapeutic tasks. This included monitoring vital signs, testing patients’ glucose levels, assisting patients with ambulation post-surgery, removing catheters and IVs, and taking measurements of patients’ intakes and outputs.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Surgical Technologist since April 2019
Certified Nursing Assistant- Kansas College of Nursing 2013
CPR, AED, and BLS Certifications current
