Amber Arceneaux
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Healthcare professional with proven track record in surgical environments, adept at facilitating successful operations and ensuring patient safety. Skilled in instrument handling, and maintaining aseptic conditions. Strong focus on teamwork and adapting to dynamic surgical needs. Known for reliability and commitment to excellence in patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Treatment and Development Inc.
07.2024 - Current
- Maintain clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
- Monitor medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Provide ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Document progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assiste clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assist with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Patient Sitter
Absolute Adult Sitter
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided compassionate care before and after treatment and during long residential stays
- Demonstrated strong observational skills, promptly reporting any changes in patient condition or behavior to appropriate medical personnel.
- Reduced falls risk for patients by consistently providing vigilant supervision and assistance with mobility.
- Displayed adaptability in working with diverse populations of patients, including those with varying ages, cultural backgrounds, and medical conditions.
Surgical Tech
Redlands Community Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Utilized equipment such as retractors, sponges, and suction devices for unobstructed operation fields.
- Arranged necessary equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures.
- Maintained accurate counts of surgical tools throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative stages.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
Job Coach
Goodwill Industries
04.2014 - 10.2014
- Provides supervision to clients with developmental disabilities in individual or group enclave settings at multiple sites
- Assigned to participants in learning new job duties and skills to ensure they reach their potential, striving to achieve positive outcomes in competitive, integrated employment settings
- Monitored and tracked client progress through consistent follow-up sessions, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure continued success in achieving employment goals.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA06-2026
Surgical Technology -
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA01.2014
No Degree - Cosmetology
Citrus College
Glendora, CA01.2010
Skills
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Aseptic techniques
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Sterile technique proficiency
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Treatment and Development Inc.
07.2024 - Current
Patient Sitter
Absolute Adult Sitter
01.2021 - 01.2022
Job Coach
Goodwill Industries
04.2014 - 10.2014
Surgical Tech
Redlands Community Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2021
Surgical Technology -
Glendale Career College
No Degree - Nursing
Chaffey College
No Degree - Cosmetology
Citrus College
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