Appointment Setter Surgical Technologist

Resumé

Shirley Cooke

**** ***** ******* ***, **** 3105

Naples. Florida 34119

Mobile: 1-239-***-****

Profile

A highly dependable and co-operative highly skilled individual, able to show an enthusiastic and flexible approach to set work targets. Additionally can demonstrate ability in performing tasks in an efficient and safety conscious manner. Has a proven record of excellent organizational skills and is able to work independently or as part as a team. With an excellent record of attendance and timekeeping, always strives to produce a quality performance.

Career History

2004-Present-

Surgical Technologist

Entrepreneur/ Event Coordinator

Owner /operator of Bago’s Beach Bar and Grill

From start-up to a thriving business, Bago’s is now well known locally and internationally as a unique Tobago beach bar.

Director, Board of the Tobago Hotel and Tourism Association on Island of Tobago

Secretary of Bellaforma Golf Club

Brainchild and Coordinator of the Crown Point Carnival Celebrations

Mobilized the businesses, community organizations, corporate sponsors and Division of Culture to create a successful event over the past five years

Brainchild and Coordinator of Crown Point Street Fair Celebrations collaborating with businesses, community organizations and Division of Tourism

1999- Award Recipient of “Reach for Excellence” from University of Connecticut

2002-2004-Medical Mission Coordinator 1999-2002

Coordinated and conducted 15 medical missions to Tobago

Service and equipment donations exceeding $2 million

Pioneering of Endoscopic, Lumbar-Spine Surgery in Tobago. Improve the Orthopaedic care delivery system with Orthopaedic Overseas of U.S.A, Brought specialty services such as Ophthalmology, Oncology, and Radiology

Coordinated and assisted three patients from Tobago to get medical treatment in the U.S.A. Inclusive of chemotherapy/radiation, orthopaedic surgery and care via Shriners Hospital and University of Connecticut Health Centre

2004 - Award Recipient from Tobago Progressive Association for medical service to the people of Tobago and Service excellence from the University of Connecticut

1989 - 2002 Surgical Technologist at University of Connecticut Health Centre

Responsibilities include Head Charge for Orthopaedics Sports Medicine Service, Planning & co-coordinating surgical cases, Meeting with vendors, Inventory control, Maintenance of Surgical Equipment, Assisting Surgeons, Teaching and Training of co-workers.

Developed a Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Connecticut and the Scarborough General Hospital

Public Health Research Committee Member

Analyse the effects of Research Misconduct and determination of wrong doing.

Establish potential guidelines and process for whistle-blowers in the organization.

Latex allergy committee member

Assess the risk of latex allergy in the healthcare giver and patient population. Determining choice of glove etc. based on cost and quality.

Surgical Technologist

Manage Orthopaedic Surgical Suite at the University of Connecticut Health Centre Centre

Responsibilities include surgical scrub during operations. Setting up and assisting surgeons

Working with Sales Representatives in coordinating equipment and sipplies for Surgeons

1999- Minority Achievement Award of “Reach for Excellence” from University of Connecticut

1986 - 1989 -Pre- Medical Student

American International College

1984 - 1986 -Surgical Technology Student

Springfield Technical Community College

1979 - 1984 Payroll Clerk

Government office worker processing payroll (Tobago House of Assembly)

Volunteer Career History-Trinidad and Tobago Medical Relief Organization

Keynote speaker and guest of honour at the Tobago Progressive association on May 2004

Assessment of Surgical Health care needs of Tobago and recruitment of the required specialists.

Consult with the Board of the Tobago Regional Health Authority 2004

Set up medical missions to Tobago since 2000 coordinating and organizing the medical missions to Tobago.

Recruit volunteer medical personnel including surgeons, nurses and technicians.

Introduce surgical endoscopic techniques to Tobago.

Organize transport of medical equipment and supplies and conducting fundraising activities to support missions.

Established a collaborative relationship between the University of Connecticut and Secretary of Health, T.R.H.A and Scarborough General Hospital.

Other

C.P.R Instructor with the American Heart Association

Member of the Association of Surgical Technologist

Consult with the Board for the School for the Deaf

Minority Achievement Award recipient from the University of Connecticut

Onsite Coordinator for Orthopaedics Overseas/ Tobago

Introduced Surgical Endoscopic procedures to Tobago in 2000

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