Audrey Simmons
Enola,USA
Summary
I am in search of a position in the OR as a surgical technician. I have graduated from Central Penn College with an associate's degree in surgical technology. My entire career has revolved around the medical field with the long term goal of becoming a surgical technologist in the OR. My faith in Jesus and the value I place on healthcare personnel and their mission has always motivated me to expand my knowledge, perspective, and skillset to deliver the best care possible.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
UPMC
05.2024 - Current
- Prepares, cleans, sterilizes, and distributes medical equipment and surgical instruments.
- Well versed and experienced in the handling and vast diversity of surgical instruments and their use in different surgical cases
Phlebotomist
UPMC
09.2023 - 05.2024
- I am fully competent as a phlebotomist.
- I successfully have drawn over a thousand patients both inpatient and outpatient, helping patients get diagnosed and treated in their next step.
Phlebotomist
UPMC Hanover
12.2022 - 09.2023
- I am fully competent as a phlebotomist.
- I successfully draw patients inpatient and in the outpatient lab, helping people get diagnosed, treated and how to go about their next step in a medical standpoint, it all starts with the lab!
PCT Senior/Specialist
UPMC Hanover
08.2021 - 12.2022
- I was hired as a Patient Care Technician and worked my way up the ladder to Patient Care Specialist.
- I successfully completed the competency for phlebotomy provided by UPMC
Nursing Assistant
Cross Keys Village
08.2019 - 06.2021
- I have had my certification as a nursing assistant since May 21, 2019 and have worked in that position at Cross Keys Village since August 2019.
Nursing Student / Assistant
Hanover Hall
04.2019 - 07.2019
- I worked as a nursing student, performing the duties of a nursing assistant under RN supervision completing my certification.
Dining Services
Cross Keys Village
01.2017 - 04.2019
- I worked serving meals to the residents during my Junior and Senior years.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Central Pennsylvania College
Enola, PA05-2025
Skills
- Computerized tracking
- Sterilization procedures
- Processing instruments
- Safety protocols
- Surgical procedure competence
Certification
- SPT - Sterile Processing Technician
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
UPMC
05.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
UPMC
09.2023 - 05.2024
Phlebotomist
UPMC Hanover
12.2022 - 09.2023
PCT Senior/Specialist
UPMC Hanover
08.2021 - 12.2022
Nursing Assistant
Cross Keys Village
08.2019 - 06.2021
Nursing Student / Assistant
Hanover Hall
04.2019 - 07.2019
Dining Services
Cross Keys Village
01.2017 - 04.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Central Pennsylvania College
Summary
Ever since a tumor was found at the age of 11, my life has been thrown into the world of medicine. At 12 I had my first brain surgery. You can imagine the gravity of the situation and the survivability rate in such cases. Not once did I truly fear for my life because of number one, my firm faith in Jesus, and the faith I had in my surgeon. In such an intense atmosphere, my surgeon opened my head, removed the tumor, and closed me up. Nothing in this world is more fascinating to me than surgery. I am not only alive, but I’m thriving because of what we have the ability and skill to do. It was then I knew I wanted nothing more than to be able to do that for other people. At 18 I obtained my CNA through my time at a local nursing home. From there I took my experience and credentials to work in a hospital as a patient care technician but still dreamt of the OR. I then moved from a PCT on the cardiac floor, to the lab as a phlebotomist further adding depth to my experience in the hospital but I had my eye on the prize. I started pursuing further education through Central Penn College to gain credentials necessary for being a surgical technician. During this time, I was able to obtain a position in sterile processing to better familiarize myself with both the instruments used in surgical cases, and the perspective of valuable team members behind the scenes. This brings us to the present me. A hopeful, excited, ready to take on the world professional with the knowledge, experience, and willingness to learn to do so. I’ve worked through many chapters to get here and as this one comes to a close, I can’t help but imagine where this next one takes me.
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