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Education and Certifications

Certifications

• First Aid Certification

High School Diploma- Frederick Douglas High School

• 3.5 GPA

• Health Care Delivery system and Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)

• National Honor Society, Alumnae Panel Director

Work Experience

Anesthesia Technician

Inova Healthcare- Washington, D.C.

June 2022-Present

Key Elements: Proudly dodged into new practices, environment, and policies to offer unlimited high-quality support for patients and staff. Praised by peers for showcasing clerical abilities, knowledge of clinic or hospital operations, attention to details, effective communication

(written and/or verbal), and computer competences. Duties:

• Prioritizes clinic’s proficient work-flow by providing superior assistance and support to a staff of 20+ anesthesiologists and anesthetists with standard preoperative and postoperative procedures. Performed monthly preventive maintenance of 20+ anesthesia machines, infusion pumps, and clotting machines.

• Demonstrates ability to be self-directed, highly organized, multi-tasked, and proficient in problem solving skills.

• Act as team player by assisting surgery charge nurses with everyday operations such as answering phones, contacting surgeons, transporting patients, scheduling surgeries, preparing and setting up for scheduled and emergency cases.

• Experience in general/cardiac/neuro O.R.s, radiology, CAT scan, Pet scan, MRI suite, interventional radiology, ultrasound, Cath lab, endoscopy, laser bronchoscopy, litho unit, and obstetrics. Knowledgeable in adult, pediatric, and neonatal anesthesia delivery.

• Assist in invasive monitor insertion and procedures such as: pulmonary catheter, central venous access, arterial lines, regional anesthesia, fiberoptic intubations and is familiar with ASA Difficult Airway Algorithms. Prepare for emergencies and complex cases.

• Stocks anesthesia supplies in all anesthetizing locations including ploss and fiberoptic carts, emergency airway bags and any other anesthesia supply location. Obtained supplies, equipment, blood products and pharmaceuticals as requested by anesthesia providers and assisted in their preparations.

• Acts as a training resource for new anesthesia technicians, by providing technical guidance and instruction as appropriate.

• Observe schedules for changes and maintain immediate availability to assist with routine and emergency procedures.

Anesthesia Technician (Shock Trauma)

University of Maryland- Baltimore, MD

November 2016-June 2022

Key Elements: Proudly showcase dynamic and detailed patient care, expertises in directing the health care system, demonstrates medical management skills, leadership, medical terminology familiarity, teamwork, and time management.

Duties:

• Performed general duties of the certified hospital corpsman which involved basic medicine, anatomy, first aid skills, and preoperative and postoperative procedures for licensed anesthesiologist, surgeons, and registered nurses for patients' scheduled surgery.

• Partnered with biomed technicians to assure reliability and accuracy of anesthesia machines, OR equipment, and monitors; participated in the selection and integration of new equipment.

• Prioritized patient care and workflow by assisting surgery charge nurses with everyday operations such as answering phones, contacting surgeons, transporting patients, scheduling surgeries, preparing and setting up for scheduled and emergency cases.

• Enabled negotiation skills and prioritizing clinic’s work-flow by practicing more efficient workflow improvements, detail-oriented process changes, and increased focus on patient satisfaction.

• Accounted for and maintained inventory of incoming and outgoing anesthesia machines, and equipment, resulting in resolved imbalanced inventory issues; reduced inventory expenditures by 50%.

• Acted as the Anesthesia Tech Lead/Charge in the absence of the Lead Tech; assigns daily tasks for all Anesthesia Techs; creates and maintains Anesthesia Tech work schedules.

• Overseen daily operations for a high-volume department that treats 60+ patients each day. Recruited, hired, and trained all staff, provided direct supervision, ongoing staff development, and continuing education to 12+ employees. Responsible for the implementation and training for the clinical safety program resulting in zero patient or employee accidents.

• Demonstrated an encouraging and dedicated persona daily and remains a positive perspective throughout the day's challenges and schedule shifts. Anesthesia Technician

Sinai Hospital- Baltimore, MD

June 2014- November 2016

Key Elements: Consistently demonstrates the ability to be compassionate, patient, and attentive to detail with patients, organization, problem solving abilities, leadership, networking, conflict resolution, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. --all qualities that are integral to the role. Awarded the Employee of the month for outstanding performance. Authorization to train new hires for coordinated care which aligns with various policies. Duties:

• As part of the nine plus member clinical team, helped establish guidelines, policies and procedures for clinical operations, and was part of the team effort in monitoring all clinicians' work with quarterly evaluations, and determining personnel actions.

• Operated as part of the anesthesia team by assisting the anesthesiologist and the CRNA in the administration and maintenance of general and regional anesthesia, by maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting the various equipment used, and by stocking and maintaining par levels of all anesthesia supplies and drugs.

• Assembled, operated, evaluated and maintained equipment used for cardiovascular and neurological monitoring.

• Developed training materials for use with new staff and members of the clinical team on diverse topics such as a basic diversity awareness/cultural sensitivity, working clinically within and now focus in crisis services, being a trauma informed counselor.

• Joined the professional team members of the operating room to do various tasks such as; maintain cleaning supplies equipment, instrument turn over and disinfection in the soiled utility room and transport patients to the operating room. Assembled all necessary equipment and airway support equipment for anesthesia performed in CAT scan, MRI, GI lab/ ERCP, EP lab, Heart Center, and ECT.

• Met staff weekly for supervision to ensure appropriate individual and case management services, audited case files and discussed other areas of growth. Completed weekly reports to track clients and services provided to them. In addition, also reviewed documentation and ensured that it followed Medicaid standards. Certified Nursing Assistant

Genesis Healthcare- Baltimore, MD

January 2011-May 2014

Key Elements: Adhering to the knowledge, drive, and dedication for the medical field, successfully operate a high traffic facility. Under direct guidance of Registered Nurse and CNA’s lead to the growth of clientele 100% by developing business strategies, medical necessities, allocating resources, maintaining business accounts, developing and implementing facility plans, and ensuring high-quality patient customer service. Duties:

• Responsible for day to day operations to include developing community partnerships, budgeting, audit preparation, staff development, human resource management, community partnerships and other executive level management duties.

• Demonstrates outstanding courtesy and strong interpersonal skills in all customer interactions; implement all business-building expectations through web presence, faculty meeting, and social marketing.

• Observes and records patients' progress, attitudes, and behaviors with regards to HIPAA compliance in medical records, and reports changes in client condition to superiors.

• Developed plan of action with assigned clients based on identified needs and recommend and/or coordinate interventions that may include information, education, resources and referrals.

• Under observation, create, orchestrate, organize, and set up an information center for manuals and schematics. In Result: Better access to needed information, and less time searching for it.

• Maintain patient medical records from admission to discharge, following prescribed procedures, and providing telephone support on the 12-Line system, relaying information to appropriate personnel.

Certified Nurse Assistant

Interim Staffing- Pikesville, MD

February 2009-January 2011

Key Elements: Showcased emphasis on organizational skills, good communication abilities, supervisory skills, interpersonal skills, attention to details, empathy, stamina, multitasking, and physical fitness. Authorized to train new residential aides to provide high-quality person- centered care which varied with multiple practices. Duties:

• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, highly organized, multi-tasked, and proficient in problem solving skills.

• Participated in the hiring process of new residential aides.

• Acts as a patient advocate and navigator answering patient's queries, as well as working with other staff as a team to ensure health care goals are met.

• Held responsible for the management of an 8-client household including housekeeping and health care tasks such as doctor appointments, meal preparation and other related support services essential to client’s health.

• Created personal goals for clients and continually counsels each on steps to reach the goals in place, as well as promoted healthy behaviors and disciplines clients through positive interactions, such as daily problem-solving decisions.

• Adhered to precise procedures and standards involving a high degree of accuracy in observing clients, and effectively managed emergency situations by identifying potential crises and resolving them for maximum client safety.

• Provided life enrichment for clients by monitoring and maintaining regulated diets for clients, preparing meals, and maintaining a clean and safe living environment for clients. Additional Positions Held

Anesthesia Technician- Saint Agnes Hospital Baltimore, MD Additional Skills

Professional Skills: Strong client relations. Exceptional communication skills. Multi-line phone talent. Business terminology knowledge. Effective great written/verbal communication skills. Customer service oriented, Standards of accounting, Knowledge of regulatory standards,Software proficiency, Data analysis, Attention to detail, and Critical thinking. Administrative Skills: Keyboarding (45 WPM), Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.Written Correspondence, Professionalism, Human Relations, Electronic Records, Multitask, Prioritization and problem-solving. Organization and planning. Research and analysis. Discretion.

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