medical professional with broad credentials and experience eager

 to support a patient-focused organization in delivering quality care
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ø  recently credentialed as licensed vocational nurse

ø  several years of experience in direct patient care as care partner, certified medical specialist/ assistant and psychiatry tech assistant; background ranges from taking/recording vitals, administering iv therapy, monitoring/reporting on status, and assisting with exams to performing finger sticks, wound/dressing care, superficial suturing, and splint applications

ø  proficient in assisting patients with daily living in both clinical and work site settings

ø  certified surgical technologist offering approximately 9 years experience in assisting with surgeries

ø  wide background in surgical procedures ranging from general, orthopedic, ortho/spine, neuro, gyn, and ophthalmology to thoracic, vascular, laparoscopic, and plastic; well-versed in broad range of instruments and equipment

ø  effectively ensure compliance with established protocol/policies/procedures and regulatory standards.

ø  proactively collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes

ø  dynamic communication and patient relation skills

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surgical tech, kaiser permanente medical facility                                                     2001-present

actively collaborate with medical teams in creating and maintaining sterile surgical field, with focus on ensuring use of aseptic techniques vital to compliance with health/safety standards; attend widely diverse surgical procedures requiring knowledge of extensive range of instrumentation and equipment

 

care partner, kaiser permanente                                                                              1997-1999

provided direct care of hospitalized patients ranging from reading/recording vitals, performing finger sticks and conducting ekgs to assisting with daily living activities

 

psychiatry tech assistant, sonoma developmental center                                    1994-1997

proficiently monitored, reviewed and reported on patient status/progress as well as assisted with daily living and work site activities

 

medical specialist, u.s. army 30^th field hospital                                                       1989-1991

actively assisted physicians and ancillary medical staff in delivering medical care; cleansed/irrigated wounds and eyes, managed dressing changes, applied splints, performed superficial suturing, and helped with pelvic exams as well as facilitated i.v. therapies

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licensed vocational nurse, state of california, csi career college; 2009

surgical technologist certification, mt. diablo adult education; 1999

certified medical assistant, boston reed education; 1998

medical specialist certification, u.s. army-fort sam houston, tx; 1989-1991