KESS SIMEON

*** * **** **. **** B • Seattle, Washington 98103 • ad3s4z@r.postjobfree.com • 608-***-**** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented anesthesia technician with over nine years of experience working with patients. Highly motivated with a proven history of superior performance at individual, team, and organizational levels. Strong believer in the importance of companionship and support in patient care. Level-headed and effective during demanding situations with a keen ability to problem solve under pressure. Extremely quick learner when it comes to new technologies and/or clinical methodologies. BLS, ACLS, PALS certified. Interested in making a career shift to become a commercial airline pilot. EXPERIENCE

Cell Staff - University of Washington Medicine

Anesthesia Technician, Anesthesia Dept, Seattle, WA April 2022-present

· Assist with anesthesia preparation, treatment, and recovery for cardiac and organ transplant cases at the premier cardiac hospital in the Seattle area.

· Consistently requested by Anesthesiologists and Attending Surgeons to be present in their operating rooms for emergencies due to strong command of skills and focus under pressure. EvergreenHealth Hospital

Anesthesia Technician, Anesthesia Dept, Seattle, WA April 2021-March 2022

· Assist with anesthesia preparation, treatment, and recovery for ICU, LVO, ENT, obstetrics, and geriatrics cases.

· Operationalized a method in the hospital to use a stylet inside the Ambu laryngeal mask airway for easier intubation.

· Responsible for starting interscalene blocks for shoulder cases and ultrasound guided QL catheter blocks for Ortho cases.

· First non-certified Anesthesia Tech on staff at EvergreenHealth; earned Medical Assistant certification in 2021.

· Exercised leadership skills as Anesthesia Technician lead, managing caseload operations, assignments, and escalations. Cell Staff - Swedish Hospital

Anesthesia Technician, Anesthesia Dept, Seattle, WA November 2020-February 2021

· Assist with anesthesia preparation, treatment, and recovery for trauma, obstetrics, geriatrics, and transplant cases.

· Responsible for transporting and monitoring patient vitals to and from the ICU with the Attending physician.

· Responsible for monitoring blood gas, glucose, and i-STAT Kaolin Activated Clotting Time.

· Successfully programmed cell saver for obstetrics bleeds, trauma, and spine fusion.

· Exercised leadership skills as Anesthesia Technician lead, managing caseload operations, assignments, and escalations. Seattle Children’s Hospital

Anesthesia Technician, Anesthesia Dept, Seattle, WA December 2019-September 2020

· Responsible for procuring, preparing, and administering anesthesia treatment, as well as monitoring treatment efficacy.

· Assist with patient care throughout a case, including IV placement, extubation, and patient transferral from the OR to PACU.

· Experienced in setting up arterial lines and central lines for cardiovascular and neurological cases.

· Experienced in intubating newborns to 16 year old patients, including assisting Residents during difficult intubations with technology such as fiber optic tower, glide scope, and/or Cmac.

· Trained in advanced sterilization procedures for pediatric patients with high infection risk due to medical conditions.

· Trained in COVID-19 PPE administration and employed innovative methods to minimize COVID-19 spread during intubation/extubation of patients.

University of Wisconsin Health

Anesthesia Technician, Anesthesia Dept, Madison, WI June 2013-November 2019

· Assisted with anesthesia preparation, treatment, and recovery for trauma, transplant, and geriatrics cases.

· Delivered blood transfusion to trauma patients via Belmont Rapid Infuser; practiced strong communication and teamwork skills during ‘all hands on deck’ trauma cases and assisted anesthesiologist with a variety of life-saving tasks, including heart compressions inside the chest.

· Administered intraoperative cell salvage using Cell Saver machine during transplant cases.

· Set up arterial lines for cardiovascular cases.

· Completed rotations in Pediatrics and VA Hospital; experience administering anesthesia to patients with mental illness.

· Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of the facility management group to improve morale and teamwork.

Didion Milling, Madison, WI August 2017-October 2019 Senior Quality Lab Technician

· Led mycotoxin lab quality control efforts to log fat, protein, and moisture content of corn samples and identify any contamination of yeast, salmonella, and/or other aflatoxins.

· Managed corn sample procurement operations by coordinating delivery with lab(s) and ensuring timely receipt of samples.

· Conducted monthly audits to ensure personnel and workplace safety, identify equipment needs, and ensure operational quality and efficiency, and furthermore communicating those needs to the Quality Manager.

· Coordinated with FDA in compliance with the terms of government contract. Placon, Madison, WI February 2014-October 2017

Internship - Quality Control Engineer

· Managed statistical process control by taking calibrations on test samples and comparing to ISO 9001 standards to ensure the product met customer and regulatory requirements.

· Generated detailed reports outlining results and recommendations for Senior Quality Engineer.

· Improved team performance by training, mentoring, and motivating new teammates. Interstate Blood & Plasma, Madison, WI February 2011-May 2014 Phlebotomist/Donor Processor

· Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.

· Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles, and ensured proper labeling of patient samples.

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin-Madison August 2009-May 2014

· Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (GPA 3.6/4.0)

· Dean’s List, three semesters

ABOUT ME

I’m from a little island in the Caribbean called St. Lucia. After my dad and step-mom decided they wanted to give my brothers and I a better educational opportunity, we moved to Madison, Wisconsin in 2006. Since then, I’ve been trying to establish a strong foundation in medicine. Having lived through poverty myself, I have a passion for helping families in need, and when I lived in Wisconsin I used to volunteer frequently at Rivers food pantry, helping out lower income families obtain food and supplies. I moved to Seattle in 2020, and since then I’ve been enjoying the PNW by working on getting my Private Pilot’s license, stand-up paddleboarding, sailing, weightlifting, cooking, and snowboarding.

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