Alessandra Smith
Flat Rock,MI
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Surgical Technolgist with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant/Surgical Technologist
Foot Specialist
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
Surgical Technologist/Student Intern
St. Mary Mercy Livonia
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
Surgical Technologist/Student Intern
Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
Surgical Technologist/Student Intern
Oakland Regional Hospital
11.2013 - 11.2013
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
Preschool Teacher
Meadowbank Schools
10.2007 - 12.2011
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI05.2014
High School Diploma -
Woodhaven High School
Flat Rock, MI06.2004
Skills
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Wound Dressing
- Patient Care and Education
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Sterile Field Management
- Surgical Procedures
Timeline
Medical Assistant/Surgical Technologist
Foot Specialist
08.2015 - 08.2016
Surgical Technologist/Student Intern
St. Mary Mercy Livonia
01.2014 - 05.2015
Surgical Technologist/Student Intern
Oakland Regional Hospital
11.2013 - 11.2013
Surgical Technologist/Student Intern
Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills
09.2013 - 12.2013
Preschool Teacher
Meadowbank Schools
10.2007 - 12.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Henry Ford College
High School Diploma -
Woodhaven High School