Reliable Orthopedic Technician with a background providing hands-on assistance to physicians and nurses while ensuring smooth operations at the front desk. Passionate professional with exemplary talents in taking health histories and keeping patients calm during stressful situations. Offering exemplary communication, time management and collaboration skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedic Technician
Tom Winters, MD
10.2018 - Current
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff and patients.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Assisted patients with basic care needs.
Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
Packaging Supervisor
Knox Medical
01.2018 - 08.2022
Labeled, recorded and inspected packaging to prepare for shipment or storage.
Performed packaging tasks alongside team to demonstrate proper methods according to labor plan and assigned tasks.
Assisted with quality and production process improvements to support new packaging initiatives.
Completed processing activities to conform with laws, safety standards and product hygiene standards.
Interacted with inspection department to address and resolve packaging issues.
Oversaw incoming packaging products and monitored quality of outgoing products to comply with specifications.
Monitored team work performance and elevated production or personnel issues to management.
ER Resident
Polyclinics Elohim Valencia C.A.
12.2014 - 12.2016
Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
Prescribed treatments and calculated pharmaceutical dosage and timing.
Performed rounds 2 times per shift to discuss patient care plans, review diagnostic studies, communicate with patients and discuss medication lists.
Provided patient education and counseling, covering health status, test results, disease processes and discharge planning.
Established collaborative and constructive relationships with patients and families by effectively and sympathetically discussing serious, sensitive and difficult topics.
Integrated findings from history and physical examinations into reasonably ordered differential diagnoses.
ER Pediatric Resident
Hospital De Guacara
02.2015 - 07.2016
Monitored childhood developmental markers such as weight, height and blood pressure to screen for abnormalities
Administered required vaccinations and advocated for adherence to vaccination schedule for best disease prevention.
Provided yearly physicals, sports physicals, and immunizations to children.
Met with new parents and parents-to-be to inform and educate on care of newborns.
Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
University of Carabobo
Naguanagua
12.2014
Public Health Management - Public Health
FUNDACELAC
Naguanagua
12.2014
High School Diploma -
Instituto De Educacion Activa
Valencia
07.2008
Skills
Operating EKG Equipment
Decision Making
Treatment Room Preparation
Procedure Assistance
Multitasking and Prioritization
Check-In and Check-Out Procedures
Diagnostic Testing
Critical Thinking
Medication Administration
Examination Preparation
Wound Care
Blood and Tissue Collection
Certification
Certified CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-OL2), CrossFit - 5 years.
Vice President of Advocacy and Campaigns at Protect Our Winters (POW) and Protect Our Winters Action Fund (POW AF)Vice President of Advocacy and Campaigns at Protect Our Winters (POW) and Protect Our Winters Action Fund (POW AF)