KARLA M FONG

Parker, CO ***** 720-***-**** ad3q45@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Knowledgeable Anesthesia Technician with 9 years of training and experience bringing demonstrated skills in advanced airway management, setting up equipment and assisting anesthesiologists. Strong knowledge in patient monitoring, aseptic techniques and ECG interpretation.

SKILLS

Interpersonal skills- Bilingual

Background in math, science,

pharmacology, and medical

terminology

Solving skills in high-pressure

situations

EXPERIENCE

CNA license

BLS/ ACLS/ CPR certified

Proficiency in the operation of decontamination equipment EHR proficiency

04/28/2022 to Current Anesthesia Technician

Swedish Medical Center (Level 1 Trauma) - Englewood, Colorado

Preoperative

●Retrieved special anesthesia supplies that are anticipated and/or requested by anesthesia providers before and during surgery.

●Arranged and properly set up lines for trauma and complex cases. Such as; arterial lines, blood warmers, PSI’S, Belmonts, Rapid Infusers and MACs

●Ensured the anesthesia machine is tested and ready for use including troubleshooting and correcting issues

●Prepared complex equipment and supplies for hemodynamic monitoring. This varies based on location and may include peripheral arterial and pulmonary artery catheter transducers, EKG, pulse oximeter, and nerve simulators.

●Performed daily anesthesia equipment inspections including suction, electrical plugs, gas connections, oxygen and nitrous oxide cylinders.

● Assisted in positioning patients for procedures.

Intraoperative

●Provide and set up disposable materials needed to collect shed blood. Based on location, may set up equipment for delivering salvaged and banked blood products with Cell Saver and Rapid infuser.

●Aseptically assemble autotransfusion disposables.

●Assist in dressing and securing IVs and Arterial lines.

●Assist Anesthesia during intubation and extubation procedures as

Postoperative

● Clean anesthesia equipment in the Operating Room and outside locations following each procedure.

● Clean, maintain, and package used anesthesia materials and equipment.

● Inventories and orders anesthesia supplies.

● Run errands as requested by anesthesiologists/CRNAs/charge RN/other team members as appropriate to facilitate the preparation and conduct of anesthesia. Perform additional duties as requested by other team members.

●Troubleshoot broken equipment and fix as directed by clinical engineering directed

08/2016 to 04/26/2022 Anesthesia Technician

Dr. Paul Weyman DDS Englewood, Colorado

●Coordinated and set up supplies and equipment for planned

procedures.

●Communicated closely with patients to obtain in-depth health histories

before calculating dosages and administering anesthetics.

●Monitored Vitals sings through procedure, and conducted necessary

diagnostic tests such as glucose levels.

●Took appropriate action for malfunctioning equipment and utilized

bio-technicians if unable to troubleshoot problems.

●Helped place invasive pressure monitoring devices. Monitored patients'

progress during post-anesthesia period to document findings.

●Administered inhalation anesthetics to patients to desensitize areas or

induce unconsciousness prior to surgical procedures.

●Delivered post-operative care to patients by assisting with acute pain

management according to existing protocols.

●Maintained clean and sterile fields in operating rooms when assisting the

anesthesiologist

10/2014 to 08/2016 Sedation Tech/Surgical Assistant

Dr. David Baer Parker, CO

●Provided surgical support to help Oral surgeon execute safe operations

and procedures resulting in positive patient outcomes.

●Performed preoperative and post-operative examinations to check

patients' vitals and health status.

●Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.

●Dressed wounds with antiseptic compounds and sterile coverings to

protect surgical sites and promote healing.

●Protected unobstructed views for surgical staff with use of retractors,

sponges and suctioning equipment.

●Assessed patients, performed glucose tests and documented

preliminary medical histories.

●Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures

using specialized machines.

●Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize

instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Expected in 05/2026 Bachelor of Science: Nursing

Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO

●Completed continuing education in advance Airway management

and emergency on Anesthesia patient

●Completed continuing education in Patient Monitoring and Myriad

Issues in Procedural sedation

●Completed Continuing education of eternal and parenteral routes of

administration and instruction in postoperative pain management.

● Continued education on Opioid use and abuse

LANGUAGES

Spanish:

Native/ Bilingual

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

French: Limited

Honor roll Freshman and sophomore year of college (Metropolitan State University)

Miss Colorado United States 2023

Miss Colorado Earth 2021

CEO/ Founder of Resilient Rising Foundation

WEBSITES, PORTFOLIOS, PROFILES

https://drive.google.com/file/d

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CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Nursing Assistant - up to date

Advanced Airway Management Training 2016-2021

Airway emergency management 2017/2019

ACLS/BLS certified 2016-2023

ANESTHESIA TECH

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