Andrea Steedley
High Springs,FL
Summary
Florida State University graduate currently working full-time as an Anesthesia Technician, gaining hands-on experience in preparation for a career as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA). Skilled in patient monitoring, aseptic techniques, and assisting with peripheral IVs, arterial lines, and central venous catheter placements. Adept at maintaining sterile environments, utilizing BMV techniques during patient transport, and actively participating in rapid response and critical care situations. Proven ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment, and provide preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative support alongside attending physicians, CAAs, and CRNAs. Known for being hardworking, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality care while prioritizing patient safety and adhering to all facility and regulatory standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Assists in nerve blocks, central venous lines, arterial lines, peripheral IVs, bronchoscope placements, and difficult airway intubations.
- Assists anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
- Sets up pressure transducers, Ranger fluid warmers, Belmont rapid infusers, and continuous non-invasive blood pressure monitors by properly calibrating, zeroing, and ensuring accuracy on a given patient.
- Independently operates Level 1 Rapid Infusers during MTP, and is of immediate assistance in rapid response and code blue scenarios.
- Draws samples and performs blood gas analysis, using blood gas analyzing equipment to monitor and determine elements such as carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in patients.
- Maintains clean and sterile fields in operating rooms when assisting anesthesiologists.
- Continually exposed to an array of basic and critical anesthetic supplies while stocking anesthesia carts and anesthesia gas machines in operating rooms for general surgery, labor and delivery, endoscopy, interventional radiology, neuro-interventional biplane, and catheterization laboratories.
Surgical Care Unit Secretary
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Compiled and recorded medical histories, reports, and correspondence using various software programs.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel.
- Assisted nursing staff with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, ordering supplies and preparing charts.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA regulations.
Eye Care Technician
Eye Associates of Tallahassee
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed complete ophthalmic preliminary exams and sub-specialty tests (refraction, VF test, A-Scan Biometry, color testing, and contact lens evaluation).
- Prepared patients for ophthalmology examination by dilating pupils and documenting changes in visual acuity and elevated intraocular pressure/blood pressure while communicating results to the attending physician.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records and storing diagnostic and procedural coding.
- Performed a set standard number of patient work-ups based on established times while maintaining a high quality of customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida State University
05.2023
Skills
- Physician Support
- Anesthesia Services
- Emergency & Crisis Response
- Equipment Setup
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Care
- Teamwork
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Computer Literacy
Affiliations
- Member of the American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAAA)
- Member of the Florida Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants (FLAAA)
Timeline
Anesthesia Technician
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Surgical Care Unit Secretary
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
07.2022 - 04.2023
Eye Care Technician
Eye Associates of Tallahassee
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida State University
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