Medical Nurse
Resume:
Eric C. Bishop
Redlands Ca. 92373
**********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE:
Medical Supply Technician GS-6 (Sterile Tech)
VA Medical Center Loma Linda, CA
*/**/*013-10/18/2019
I perform work pertaining to instrument sterilization, decontamination, and inspection of surgical instrumentation. Completes work pertaining to the assembly of basic sets and trays for use throughout the medical center. Operates equipment involved in the sterilization process ie; steam, gas, VPRO gravity, Immediate use sterilizer located in the OR, and the decontamination washer sterilizer. Maintain sterilization logs and temperature logs, instrument accountability while utilizing a censitrac automated system to keep record. Build next day OR cases based off case/doctor preference. Works closely with the OR Staff to provide instrumentation assistance.
Medical Supply Technician GS-5 (Sterile Tech)
VA Medical Center Loma Linda, CA
12/08/2008-4/15/2013
I perform segments of work pertaining to instrument sterilization, decontamination, and inspection of surgical instrumentation. Completes work pertaining to the assembly of basic sets and trays for use throughout the medical center. Operates equipment involved in the sterilization process ie; steam, gas, VPRO gravity, Immediate use sterilizer located in the OR, and the decontamination washer sterilizer. Maintain sterilization logs and temperature logs, instrument accountability while utilizing a censitrac automated system to keep record.
Surgical Technologist
El Mirador Surgery Center (Desert Regional Medical Center)
1180 N. Indian Canyon Dr. palm Springs Ca 92262
10/10/07-10/12/08
Duties: I assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. I assist in the areas of Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, OBGYN, Podiatry, ENT, and General surgery. Prior to operation, I prepare the operating room by arranging the OR to be used, setting up the back table, and retaining all necessary surgical instruments, supplies and equipment, while protecting and maintaining the sterile field. Assemble of both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as check and a just equipment and instrumentation to ensure all is working properly. I assist the OR nurse in preparing patients for surgery if necessary. After OR preparation I gown and glove the surgeon and his assistance for surgery. During surgical procedures, I pass instruments and other surgical supplies to the surgeon while all the while anticipating the surgeon’s needs. I hold retractors, cut suture, and count6 sponges, needles, other supplies and instruments. I operate steam sterilizers, and utilize the decontamination room for instrument decontamination, utilize prep room for setting up and wrapping future instruments to be used. After the procedure I clean and restock the OR to setup for the next procedure.
U.S. Army/Unit Supply Sergeant E-6
6/1995-1/2005
Duties: I supervise and train supply personnel in a large supply activity (serving over 300 military personnel) in performing day to day duties involving ordering supplies, receipt of supplies, issue, storage, inventory (100%, cycle, and sensitive), and preservation of government supplies and equipment in compliance with army directives; I prepared and maintain organizational supply records and forms; inspect of completed work, records, and reports for accuracy; Secure and controls all supplies, weapons, and equipment; Maintain an automated accounting system associated with supply management by utilizing various computer application in work assignment; Determine established methods of relief from responsibility for loss, damaged, and destruction of government property; establish priority and work assignments. Use general supervisory skills to assist other in performing supply and inventory control management duties.
Education:
Concord Career College, San Bernardino Ca
7/2006-10/2007
Diploma: Surgical Technology
U.S. Army Quartermasters Advance Non-commissioned Officer Academy, Ft Lee Va
8/2000-11/2000
Certification: Battalion Supply Specialist/Advance Level Supply Management Course
Phineas Banning High
Wilmington Ca
1982
Diploma
Military: U.S. Army 22yrs
Skills:
OR preparation
Creating and maintaining the sterile field
Microbiology
Decontamination/Disinfections
Sterile technique
Surgical procedures
Computer: Excel, Microsoft word
PowerPoint
Supply management
Physical environment and safety
Leadership
References:
Ketesemane Meaole
VA Medical Center Loma Linda
SPD Supervisor
1-909-***-**** Ext. 2308
David Calhoun
VA Medical Center Loma Linda Ca.
SPD Administration Personnel Supv.
1-909-***-**** Ext. 6038
Stella Gonzalas
VA Medical Center Loma Linda Ca
Asst. Chief SPD
1-909-***-**** Ext.7261
Andrea Hargrove
VA Medical Center Loma Linda
O.R. Nurse
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