Monica A Gonzalez
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Objective:
Motivated, ambitious Anesthesia Technologist with excellent integrity, strong knowledge of
airway management and desire to contribute to compassionate, quality patient care seeking a
challenging opportunity to apply my skills in a hospital environment
Sanford Brown - Iselin, New Jersey 4.00 GPA Graduated: 05/2011
ASATT Approved Anesthesia Technology Program - Certificate
An intensive 1720-Hour Program comprised of theoretical application consisting of:
• Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology and IV Therapy
• Methods of Local and Regional Anesthesia, Airway Management, EKG interpretation
• Monitoring and Ancillary Equipment
• Understanding Anesthesia Equipment and Gas Delivery Systems
• Patient Care Principles, Clinical Asepsis and Safety, Quality Assurance
• Risk Management, Medical Law and Ethics, Psychology, and Mathematics
Clinical Experience:
Mountainside Hospital - Externship
Montclair, New Jersey
January 2011 – May 2011
Anesthesia Technician Assistant
Prepared, tested, and set-up anesthetic equipment for surgical use; Connected patients to vital
sign monitor and continued to monitor throughout procedure, Assisted with Sillick maneuver,
carotid, craniotomy, orthopedic and trauma cases, Set up fluid warmer, IV, CVP and arterial
lines, calibrating SV02 output, calibrated cardiac output, cleaned, sterilized set up fiber-optic
scope and glide scopes, Performed blood gas analysis testing with lab equipment (I stat);
Assisted anesthesiologists and CRNAs with difficult intubation and patient positioning of
endotracheal tube, central venous catheters and arterial lines, Removed all special and
reusable material after cases and cleaned them in accordance with infection control policies;
Troubleshooting of equipment for problems or repairs; performed preventive maintenance;
arranged for back-up equipment; scheduled repairs; cleaned and disinfected equipment after
use, turned rooms over following surgical procedures with breathing circuits and necessary
equipment, supplies, medication, and vaporizing agents needed for the impending case,
Managed stock of inventory as well as ordered supplies and equipment, transported patients to
and from Operating Room
Work Experience:
Oct 2007 - June 2007 -- Sales Associate, RADIOSHACK, Gillette, NJ
Successfully completed all sales associate training and led store in sales performance. This led
to a first promotion, to the highest volume store in district.
June 2007 - Feb. 2008 -- Sales Associate, RADIOSHACK, Bridgewater, NJ
Highest performing Sales Associate at high -volume mall store. Successfully completed all
company-required certifications in product knowledge and sales training.
Feb. 2008 - June 2008 -- Assistant Manager, RADIOSHACK, Bridgewater, NJ
Selected for Manager Training program and promoted to Assistant Manager. Continued
management responsibilities in high-volume store while completing rigorous manager-training
program. Graduated first in class among manager trainees.
June 2008 - Sept. 2008 -- Store Manager, RADIOSHACK, North Brunswick, NJ
Promoted to manager and assigned to under-performing store with challenge to improve
merchandising and team-readiness efforts. Successfully re-merchandised store and built
success-oriented team, Achieved 40% sales gains in first few months.
Sept. 2008 - Feb. 2009 -- Store Manager, RADIOSHACK, Bound Brook, NJ
Promoted to higher volume store, based on rapid turn-around in previous store. Hired and
trained diverse staff. Responsible for all aspects of customer service, staff training,
merchandising, inventory control, store readiness, and mentoring to other store managers.
Sales and profit gains were achieved every month.