Aretha M Jenkins
Broadview, IL 60155
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Career Objective:
A reliable and detail-oriented OB Surgical Technician and Certified Nurse Assistant Job. I will utilize my experience and educational background to obtain a position that will provide opportunities for growth. Passionate about assisting patients and providing quality healthcare.
Education:
Triton Community College
River Grove, IL
Surgical Technology program
1999-2004
Saints Mary & Elizabeth Medical Center
August 15,2009
Certified Nurse Assistant
Experience:
Ascension Resurrection Hospital
OB Surgical Tech/CNA
March 2018-Present
Provide patient care in the operating room by utilizing aseptic techniques
Demonstrate basic intraoperative scrub responsibilities:
Prepare surgical team items
Assist in basic draping
Positioning of equipment and supplies
Select supplies by using Doctor preference card
Complete and record surgical count
Responsible for establishing and
Maintaining/organized instruments on
sterile field (safe patient care environment)
Transfer patient under the guidance of the
registered nurse
Monitor and track instruments panel throughout
procedure
Assist with vaginal delivery/cesarean sections
Provide sterile gowning and gloving Doctors and
other surgical staff
Ability to assist in Gynecological/Hysterectomy
WestLake Hospital
Family Birthplace (OB Unit)
November 1997- August 2018
Surgical Tech/ CNA/Secretary
Prepare and gather necessary equipment
Vaginal and cesarean deliveries
Assist with reset and restock of operating room
Maintain a sterile field during all procedure
Assist Doctors with sterile gown and gloves
Anticipate and predict the needs of the surgeon during the procedures
Assist with cleaning patients post deliveries
Assist with transfer of patients
Knowledge of vital signs, Bed Bath, glucose levels
Monitoring patients' fluid intake and output
Change bed linen
Data entry
Knowledge in Behavioral Health Unit one on one
Best Illinois Health Care Inc.
Certified Nurse Assistant
June 2005-Present
Responsible for Vital Signs
Maintain ADL for patient
Change bed linen
Check medication daily
Responsible for bath or showers
Check glucose test
Professional Affiliations/Certifications
American Heart Association
CPR Certificate
Expired 03/31/25
Skills & Abilities
In depth knowledge of OB supplies, instrument
And their usage in surgery
Ability to interpret instructions
Sound judgement in critical thinking and
Proficiency in decision making skills
Independent in maintain equipment for safe and effective care
Knowledge of patient privacy guidelines
Skillful in assisting Providers with multiple bedside
Procedure and examination
Delivers efficient and accurate care and proper
Documentation of such
Proficient on Natus Newborn Hearing Screener
Knowledge in Windows computer system
Trained on variety of medical equipment