Alexus Pounds
Wichita,KS
Summary
Hardworking and passionate professional with dedication to team success and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Interested in a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Technician
Saving Sight
01.2023 - Current
- Surgically recover ocular tissue from donors for transplantation and research purposes.
- On call for 12hr shifts requiring travel to various locations with various distances.
- Keep good communication and time management with Donor Services regarding ETA to a case, arrival time, and once I have released.
- Maintain a sterile field during recovery process.
- Maintain precise medical records keeping good attention to details.
- Perform post-mortem blood draws for serology testing.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, OPOs, and funeral homes while adhering to confidentiality and maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Follow any ME or coroner requests/ restrictions.
- Package tissue and blood samples for shipment. Set up shipment if needed.
Medical Assistant/ Receptionist
Accident and Work Injury MD
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Provided clinical and administrative support to ensure efficient patient care.
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations, injury assessments, and pain management treatments.
- Completed patient intake, including vital signs, medical history, pain level, and injury documentation.
- Assisted with in-house x-rays, ensuring proper positioning and safety protocols.
- Coordinated and completed in-house prescriptions and refills, communicated with pharmacies, and ensured timely medication management for patients.
- Managed patient scheduling, in-bound calls, medical records, insurance verification, and assisted in coordinating follow-up appointments and therapy referrals.
- Worked in compliance with healthcare regulations, maintaining patient confidentiality and professionalism in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.
CNA
Wesley Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Delivered high-quality, compassionate care to patients in a hospital environment.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, blood sugars, intake and output, and other essential data using Meditech electronic charting software.
- Collected specimens such as urine, stool, and sputum while maintaining strict infection control protocols.
- Provided personal hygiene and comfort care, including bed baths, showers, catheter care, peri-care, and CHG bathing, while assisting patients with mobility and transfers to ensure safety and dignity.
- Collaborated closely with nurses and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support individualized care plans, and maintain patient safety.
Education
Pre-licensure - Nursing
WSU Tech
Skills
- Resilience
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
Language
English
Timeline
Recovery Technician
Saving Sight
01.2023 - Current
CNA
Wesley Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
Medical Assistant/ Receptionist
Accident and Work Injury MD
01.2019 - 01.2023
Pre-licensure - Nursing
WSU Tech