Andrew Farmer
Hendersonville,NC
Summary
. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Assistant
Pardee UNC Health
Hendersonville, North Carolina
03.2025 - 06.2026
- Prepared operating rooms for surgical teams, ensuring optimal readiness.
- Positioned patients safely and comfortably on operating table before procedures.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to streamline workflow and improve patient care in operating room.
- Monitored sterile supplies and reported shortages to management to ensure uninterrupted surgical procedures.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during surgical procedures.
- Followed standard precautions using personal protective equipment to maintain safe and secure settings.
- Implemented non-invasive monitoring and assisted with ambulating and repositioning of patients to maintain comfort and safety.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Henderson County Public Schools
Hendersonville, North Carolina
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Implemented adaptive strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs effectively.
- Assisted teachers in developing individualized education plans for students.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance, and educational assessments.
- Provided one-on-one support during instructional activities and transitions between classes.
- Monitored student progress and communicated observations to educators regularly.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom management by reinforcing behavioral expectations with students.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive classroom environment for all students.
- Oversaw daily activities of special education students during lead teacher's absence.
Physical Therapy Aide
Southestern Sports Medicine
Fletcher, North Carolina
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Assisted physical therapists with patient treatments by setting up equipment, preparing patients for treatment and providing support throughout the session.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient care and treatment sessions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of therapy equipment and treatment areas.
- Prepared treatment rooms by setting up necessary supplies and equipment.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate records in the system.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and provide support.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient care strategies and techniques.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient flow in a busy clinic environment.
Substitute Teacher
Transylvania County Schools
Brevard, North Carolina
11.2016 - 08.2018
- Delivered engaging lessons in diverse subjects to maintain student interest.
- Managed classroom behavior to create a positive learning environment.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at a consistent level.
- Maintained accurate attendance records and classroom documentation daily.
- Supervised students during lunch and recess for safety and engagement.
- Assisted in preparing classroom materials for various educational activities.
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assiting/Exercise Science
Bryan University
Springfield, MO05-2023
High School Diploma -
Southern Way Academy Homeschool
Candler, NC06-2010
Skills
- Surgical preparation
- Patient positioning
- Sterility maintenance
- Non-invasive monitoring
- Emergency response
- Surgical workflow support
- Surgical recordkeeping
- Specimen handling
- Patient transfer assistance
- Anatomy and physiology
- Medical terminology
- Patient communication
Certification
- BLS Certified
- First Aid and CPR Certified
Timeline
Operating Room Assistant
Pardee UNC Health
03.2025 - 06.2026
Special Education Paraprofessional
Henderson County Public Schools
08.2022 - 08.2024
Physical Therapy Aide
Southestern Sports Medicine
01.2019 - 05.2021
Substitute Teacher
Transylvania County Schools
11.2016 - 08.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assiting/Exercise Science
Bryan University
High School Diploma -
Southern Way Academy Homeschool