NAYKIAH KITCHENS

Riverview, Fl ***** 1-813-***-**** adnhlt@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Talented sterile processing tech with over 2 years' experience in preparing, maintaining and anticipating instrument and procedure needs. Expertise in Tampa general hospital . Proven leader focused on developing highly collaborative surgical support teams. SKILLS

Electronic medical records

management

Preparing for surgeries

HIPAA proficiency

Collecting medical specimens

Workplace safety

Team management

Customer service

EXPERIENCE

01/2019 to Current Surgical Technician

Tampa General Hospital Tampa, FL

Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures. Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments. Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards. Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.

Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.

Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing. Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery. Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.

Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.

Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.

10/2018 to 01/2019 CNA

Brookdale Senior Living Brandon, FL

Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system. Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.

Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.

Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.

Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.

Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.

Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.

Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.

Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.

07/2018 to 10/2018 Office Associate

Brewster Technical Center Tampa, FL

Filed and retrieved records to support business needs and boost team productivity.

Sorted and distributed business correspondence to correct department or staff member, reducing dropped communications and enabling faster responses to key requests.

Supported office needs including taking messages, scanning documents and routing business correspondence.

Maintained inventory in administrative building supply closet to prevent shortages of supplies.

Answered approximately numerous phone calls daily and pleasantly welcomed visitors to office.

04/2018 to 07/2018 Family Dollar

Family Dollar Stores Inc. Tampa, FL

Greeted customers and responded to informational requests. Processed credit card, EBT and gift certificate payments in electronic computer systems.

Counted tills at beginning of shift with start money and balanced and reconciled register, reflecting financial discrepancies, refunds and account deferrals.

Redeemed coupons and cross-sold products to maintain customer satisfaction levels.

Exchanged and returned items, noting all details in company database and placed returned merchandise in bins for restocking. Properly verified customer identification for alcohol or tobacco purchases.

Observed company return policy when processing refunds, including inspecting merchandise for wear or damage.

Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.

Counted product stock to maintain inventory records. Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.

Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and took orders.

Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.

Calculated pricing, scanned tags, applied discounts, collected payment and offered receipts to process transactions. 01/2016 to 03/2018 Caspers Company

McDonald's Tampa, FL

Prepared and served beverages such as coffee, tea and fountain drinks, assuring freshness and availability.

Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils. Took orders, prepared foods and processed payments in full-service establishment.

Accepted transaction payments, making change for cash payments and processing credit cards, debit cards and gift cards. Quickly and efficiently processed payments and made accurate change.

Organized food items on serving trays and in carry-out packages. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

05/2018 High School Diploma

Armwood High School Seffner, FL

12/2019 Sterile Processing Tech 1

Brewster Technical Center Tampa, FL

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