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TIEKA GRUBBS

Augusta, GA 30906 706-***-**** adsoa7@r.postjobfree.com Qualified highly trained in anesthesia processes, equipment and safety standards. Careful to track patients' responses and quickly intervene to manage symptoms. Confident in handling routine and emergency situations. Highly educated offering top-notch skills in patient treatment planning. Regularly assesses medical equipment for issues and flaws. Stays calm in emergency situations. Over 4.5 years of experience working with patients and medical staff in operating room of hospital. Crisis Situations

Scheduled Maintenance

Regulatory Standards

Reading Comprehension

Dietary Requirements

Invasive Procedures

Patient Medical Histories

Active Listening

Crisis Prevention Intervention

Anesthetic Administration

Treatment Options

Supporting Daily Living Needs

Intramuscular Injections

Operational Standards

Critical Thinking

Outpatient Procedures

Central Line Placement

General Surgery

Feb 2017 - Current

Augusta, GA

Anesthesia Technician

Piedmont Hospital/ University Hospital

Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders. Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.

Performed blood gas analysis, using blood gas analyzing and centrifuge equipment to monitor and determine carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in patients. Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients. Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.

Accessed and reviewed safety data sheets (SDS) of hazardous materials and latex allergy items used in anesthetizing location.

Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anesthesia provider. Adjusted and monitored injectable and inhaled anesthesia and sedation by thoroughly assessing vitals and health of patients.

Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date. Assisted post-operative patients with acute pain management in line with established safety and medicine administration protocols.

Managed proper administration of prescribed anesthetics to patients ahead of surgical procedures.

Verified availability of operating room supplies, medications and gases. Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation, and ventilatory support. Positioned patients to achieve properly support for spinals, epidurals and other procedures. Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until anesthesiologist arrived.

Apr 2008 - Feb 2017

Augusta, GA

Patient Care Assistant II

University Hospital - University Health System

Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.

Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.

Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.

Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.

Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.

Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines. Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing. Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities. Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills. Updated documentation and reports detailing patient activities, care actions and hospital determinations.

Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.

Education

Travel

Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books. Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded. Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities. Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments. Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts. Connected patients with available community and charitable resources. Aug 2009 - Sep 2016

Augusta, GA

Certified Nursing Assistant

University Home Health

Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.

Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives. Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs. Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs. May 1992

North Augusta, SC

High School Diploma

North Augusta High School

Love Learning and seeing new things.

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