KAILA WAKEHAM
Experienced Anesthesia Technician
San Diego, CA 92101
adfk7s@r.postjobfree.com
To obtain the position of Anesthesia Technician in a challenging and progressive environment; through teamwork and passion provide excellent care and results for the patient. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Anesthesia Technician
Naval Medical Center Balboa - San Diego, CA
May 2018 to Present
• Responsible for sterilization, testing, calibration and troubleshooting of anesthesia equipment.
• Maintain records of all anesthesia related equipment inspections and order/monitor inventory of all anesthesia supplies.
• Ensure patient safety/comfort, assist with positioning of the patient, room turnover, and perform point of care testing.
• Assist with transporting patients to and from the operating room.
• Set IVs and arterial lines. Assist with setting up and scrubbing in for central lines.
• Assist with intubations.
• Proficiant in setting up and running blood giving devices such as Cell-Saver, Rangers, Hotlines, Belmont, Level one and Termacore.
Anesthesia Technician
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center - Los Angeles, CA 2016 to May 2018
• Responsible for sterilization, testing, calibration and troubleshooting of anesthesia equipment.
• Maintain records of all anesthesia related equipment inspections and order/monitor inventory of all anesthesia supplies.
• Ensure patient safety/comfort, assist with positioning of the patient, room turnover, and perform point of care testing.
• Assist with transporting patients to and from the operating room.
• Set IVs and arterial lines. Assist with setting up central lines and intubations. Anesthesia Technician
Banner Desert Medical Center - Mesa, AZ
June 2014 to 2016
• Responsible for sterilization, testing, calibration and troubleshooting of anesthesia equipment.
• Maintain records of all anesthesia related equipment inspections and order/monitor inventory of all anesthesia supplies.
• Ensure patient safety/comfort, assist with positioning of the patient, room turnover, and perform point of care testing.
• Set IVs and arterial lines. Assist with setting up central lines and intubations.
• Due to fast track growth in the department, assigned as preceptor to train all incoming new technician hires in the Anesthesia Department.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Phlebotomy Technician
Banner Desert Medical Center - Mesa, AZ
March 2013 to June 2014
• Responsible for skin and vein puncture and ensuring the satisfaction and safety of the patient.
• Perform point of care testing and data processing.
• Conduct preparation of specimens for laboratory testing, processing and accessing of specimens.
• Developed excellent skills to set IV's and arterial lines for next level Anesthesia Technician position. EVS Associate
Banner Baywood Medical Center - Mesa, AZ
April 2012 to March 2013
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of Operating and Emergency Rooms.
• Stocked inventory for Operating and Emergency Rooms.
• Due to patient care diligence assigned as point of contact for Operating and Emergency patient rooms. Degree in progress in Bachelor's Of Science In Psychology ASU Online
February 2020 to Present
Certification in Emergency Medical Technician
Central Arizona College - Mesa, AZ
July 2013
Certification in Phlebotomy Technician
Arizona Medical Training Institute - Mesa, AZ
September 2012
Certification in Assisted Living Caregiver
Arizona Medical Training Institute - Mesa, AZ
January 2010
High School Diploma
Excalibur Charter High School - Mesa, AZ
2010
MS OFFICE (5 years)
Excel (5 years)
Powerpoint (5 years)
EDUCATION
SKILLS
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BLS for Healthcare Providers
March 2020
IV Certification
2017 to Present
• Excellent team player.
• Passionate, persistent, reliable and driven; gives 120%, plus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION