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Akilah Henry

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with aspirations to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Seeking to leverage my versatile experience to accomplish mutually held goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist (Contract)

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas
Dallas, TX
08.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrated an exceptional ability to work strategically in a diverse team-based environment
  • Adequately organized surgical instrumentation to ensure a successful outcome
  • Precepted and mentored new employees and students to ensure successful onboarding and skill development

Certified Surgical Technologist (Contract)

Medical City Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Effectively and accurately communicated with the surgical team
  • Maintained inventory levels of medical supplies within assigned areas of responsibility
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences

Certified Surgical Technologist

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
Mansfield, TX
07.2020 - 05.2022
  • Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy
  • Articulated instructions on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members
  • Helped maintain an organized working environment in the surgical suite through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts

Certified Surgical Technologist

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine
Grapevine, TX
07.2017 - 07.2020
  • Prepared the operative theater for surgical procedures, including setting up the sterile field
  • Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs
  • Identified potential dilemmas proactively by closely observing the sterile field and personnel

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
10.2013 - 07.2017
  • Assisted pharmacists with preparing and filling prescriptions for active and retired military service members
  • Received, stocked and discarded inventory
  • Cultivated exceptional client relationships by promptly responding to inquiries courteously

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Best Value Country Day Pharmacy
Fort Worth, TX
09.2012 - 10.2013
  • Labeled containers with correct drug name, strength, dosage form and quantity as directed
  • Provided stellar customer service through analytical communication
  • Verified expiration dates on all medications regularly

Obstetrics Surgical Technologist

North Hills Hospital
North Richland Hills, TX
06.2012 - 12.2014
  • Reinforced aseptic techniques amongst the surgical team
  • Collaborated with various healthcare providers ensuring all necessary equipment was available for each procedure
  • Worked efficiently in fast-paced, high-pressured settings

Certified Nursing Assistant

Northshore Long Island Jewish Hospital: Center for Extended Care
Manhasset, NY
06.2006 - 04.2008
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, recording intake and output

Finance Administrator

United States Marine Corps
Quantico, VA
06.2003 - 10.2005
  • Liaison with other Marine Corps organizations to troubleshoot issues pertaining to the Defense Travel System
  • Coached, trained, and monitored new employees on adherence to policies and procedures
  • Communicated and conferred with other supervisory personnel to recommend changes to avoid recurring customer complaints

Military Travel Clerk

United States Marine Corps
Okinawa, Japan
06.2002 - 06.2003
  • Processed military travel transactions to confirm accuracy
  • Correspond with active military members transitioning to various locations
  • Reviewed travel claims using the Integrated Automated Travel System

Education

Master of Healthcare Administration -

Park University
Kansas City, MO
12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology

Park University
Kansas City, MO
08.2016

Associate of Science - Social Psychology

Park University
Kansas City, MO
03.2015

Diploma - Pharmacy Technology

Remington College
Fort Worth, TX
04.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Kingsborough Community College of the City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
01.2011

Certificate - Nursing Assistant

The Allen School
Brooklyn, NY
12.2005

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Service
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Entry
  • Organizational Skills
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management

Languages

English

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist (Contract)

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas
08.2022 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist (Contract)

Medical City Fort Worth
11.2021 - 08.2022

Certified Surgical Technologist

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
07.2020 - 05.2022

Certified Surgical Technologist

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine
07.2017 - 07.2020

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth
10.2013 - 07.2017

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Best Value Country Day Pharmacy
09.2012 - 10.2013

Obstetrics Surgical Technologist

North Hills Hospital
06.2012 - 12.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant

Northshore Long Island Jewish Hospital: Center for Extended Care
06.2006 - 04.2008

Finance Administrator

United States Marine Corps
06.2003 - 10.2005

Military Travel Clerk

United States Marine Corps
06.2002 - 06.2003

Master of Healthcare Administration -

Park University

Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology

Park University

Associate of Science - Social Psychology

Park University

Diploma - Pharmacy Technology

Remington College

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Kingsborough Community College of the City University of New York

Certificate - Nursing Assistant

The Allen School
Akilah Henry