Angela Lewis
Lucasville,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
East Coast Regional Cargo, Auditor and Trainer
Andy Frain Services
Columbus, OH
05.2017 - Current
- Conducted training classes for employees on features and operation of products, client tools and processes.
- Maintained up-to-date records of trainee progress and provided regular updates to management team.
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Provided direction and guidance to staff in the performance of their duties.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
- Protected entrances by scanning individuals and bags via manual checks or x-ray machinery.
- Conducted interviews with potential participants in order to determine eligibility criteria.
- Utilized passwords and other security measures to prevent data compromises.
- Operated controls on explosive detection system to manipulate and clear images.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Managed the processing of new hires and terminations in the payroll system.
- Managed payroll for employees at eight different locations.
Traveling Surgical Technologist
True staff
Cincinnati
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Traveling surgical tech
- 12 to 14 week assignments at each location.
- Performed decontamination tasks on reusable instruments following established guidelines.
- Transported sterile items between different areas within the facility according to established protocols.
- Performed scrub duties during surgical cases including passing instruments to surgeons, maintaining sterility, and applying hemostasis.
- Monitored patient vital signs before, during, and after surgery under direction from anesthesiologist or surgeon.
- Collaborated with other healthcare personnel regarding patient care plans prior to surgeries.
- Operated various types of medical equipment used in the OR such as cameras, suction devices, cautery machines.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives by reviewing policies and procedures related to the operating room environment.
- Kept abreast of current trends in surgical technology through reading professional literature or attending seminars and conferences.
- Assisted in pre-operative preparation of the operating room and equipment for surgical procedures.
- Actively participated in staff meetings and provided feedback on ways to improve services.
- Applied knowledge of anatomy and physiology when preparing for each procedure.
- Ensured that all specimens were properly labeled and collected according to hospital policy.
- Set up sterile field with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment as well as assisted with draping of patients.
- Provided guidance and support to other members of the surgical team during complex procedures.
- Conducted inventory checks of supplies on a regular basis to ensure availability when needed.
- Utilized advanced problem solving skills when responding quickly to unexpected changes or complications during surgery.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities performed in the operating room such as counts, times.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
- Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
- Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
- Assisted with reductions and limb casting and administered pain injections.
- Assisted with post-operative wound care including packing, dressing changes, irrigation and debridement when needed.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
- Exhibited confidence to work extremely well under pressure and with variety of physicians of different temperaments.
- Organized instrument trays for specific types of surgeries.
- Sanitized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment to minimize infection risks.
- Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks.
- Confirmed proper functioning of equipment prior to use in order to avoid complications during operations.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Sterilized endoscopic equipment between uses per infection control protocols.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- THIS IS A SUMMARY STATEMENT Punctual and reliable surgical assistant, no matter the time of day or night.
- Provided assistance to surgeons, circulating nurses, and anesthesiologists with patient positioning, draping, and preparation of operative sites.
Teacher's Assistant
Scioto County Schools
Portsmouth, OH
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Coordinated daily tasks between teachers and other staff members.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior reports.
- Helped teacher plan lessons utilizing various teaching strategies including hands-on activities and technology integration.
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Observed student performance in order to assess progress towards academic goals.
- Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
- Enforced rules regarding student conduct while promoting respect for diversity among classmates.
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
Surgical Tech
Southern Ohio Med. Center
Portsmouth, OH
12.2000 - 01.2015
- Performed decontamination tasks on reusable instruments following established guidelines.
- Transported sterile items between different areas within the facility according to established protocols.
- Performed scrub duties during surgical cases including passing instruments to surgeons, maintaining sterility, and applying hemostasis.
- Monitored patient vital signs before, during, and after surgery under direction from anesthesiologist or surgeon.
- Collaborated with other healthcare personnel regarding patient care plans prior to surgeries.
- Operated various types of medical equipment used in the OR such as cameras, suction devices, cautery machines.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives by reviewing policies and procedures related to the operating room environment.
- Kept abreast of current trends in surgical technology through reading professional literature or attending seminars and conferences.
- Assisted in pre-operative preparation of the operating room and equipment for surgical procedures.
- Actively participated in staff meetings and provided feedback on ways to improve services.
- Applied knowledge of anatomy and physiology when preparing for each procedure.
- Ensured that all specimens were properly labeled and collected according to hospital policy.
- Set up sterile field with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment as well as assisted with draping of patients.
- Provided guidance and support to other members of the surgical team during complex procedures.
- Conducted inventory checks of supplies on a regular basis to ensure availability when needed.
- Utilized advanced problem solving skills when responding quickly to unexpected changes or complications during surgery.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities performed in the operating room such as counts, times.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
- Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
- Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
- Assisted with reductions and limb casting and administered pain injections.
- Assisted with post-operative wound care including packing, dressing changes, irrigation and debridement when needed.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
- Exhibited confidence to work extremely well under pressure and with variety of physicians of different temperaments.
- Organized instrument trays for specific types of surgeries.
- Sanitized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment to minimize infection risks.
- Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks.
- Confirmed proper functioning of equipment prior to use in order to avoid complications during operations.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Sterilized endoscopic equipment between uses per infection control protocols.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- THIS IS A SUMMARY STATEMENT Punctual and reliable surgical assistant, no matter the time of day or night.
- Provided assistance to surgeons, circulating nurses, and anesthesiologists with patient positioning, draping, and preparation of operative sites.
Nurse Aide
Hempstead Manor (southern Ohio Medical Center)
Portsmouth, Ohio
06.1997 - 01.2001
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Maintained a clean environment by disinfecting equipment, emptying trash containers, cleaning surfaces, changing linens.
- Comforted patients and provided reassurance and encouragement.
- Observed residents' behavior closely to detect any changes in mood or physical condition that require further medical attention.
- Performed vital signs checks on patients such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Served snacks and beverages per instructions from nursing staff.
- Reported all incidents, accidents involving clients immediately to supervisor, nurse manager, charge nurse.
- Provided patient care, including bathing and dressing.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests courteously and efficiently.
- Transported patients safely using wheelchairs or stretchers when necessary.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Assisted with transferring patients from bed to wheelchair or stretcher.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Responded quickly to emergencies and followed proper safety protocols at all times.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Charted patient blood pressures, temperatures, blood sugar levels and vitals.
- Assisted nurses in providing medical treatments as directed by physicians.
- Monitored patient's condition and reported any changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Surgical Technologist -
Ashland Tech. College
Ashland, KY12.2000
Skills
- Report Writing
- Audit Coordination
- Compliance Standards
- Identification Verification
- Access Control
- Document Management
- Background Checks
- Screening Wands
- Security Screenings
- General Security
- Incident Reporting
- Cargo Shipment Inspections
- Interview Scheduling
- Staff Supervision
- Cargo Inspections
- Threat Assessment
- HR Support
- Resolving Payroll Problems
Certification
- Cargo Training TSA compliant
- Ohio Guard Card
- STA clearance
- Ohio Carry Conceal
- Surgical Tech
Timeline
East Coast Regional Cargo, Auditor and Trainer
Andy Frain Services
05.2017 - Current
Traveling Surgical Technologist
True staff
04.2016 - 11.2016
Teacher's Assistant
Scioto County Schools
01.2014 - 05.2016
Surgical Tech
Southern Ohio Med. Center
12.2000 - 01.2015
Nurse Aide
Hempstead Manor (southern Ohio Medical Center)
06.1997 - 01.2001
Surgical Technologist -
Ashland Tech. College
- Cargo Training TSA compliant
- Ohio Guard Card
- STA clearance
- Ohio Carry Conceal
- Surgical Tech
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