Austin Cooper
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Highly productive medical support professional adept in patient monitoring, anesthesia equipment management, and preoperative preparation. Recognized for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, facilitating effective collaboration with healthcare teams to enhance patient care outcomes. Committed to continuous professional development in the education and healthcare sectors.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
Huntsville Hospital Main
Huntsville, AL
10.2023 - Current
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up necessary equipment, such as monitors, ventilators, and IV pumps.
- Prepared and assisted with Level I trauma surgeries.
- Assisted in administering IVs, medications, and testing.
- Assisted with the training of new anesthesia technicians on the use and operation of anesthesia machines.
Youth Camp Leader
Kidcam Camps
Huntsville, AL
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Introduced new arrivals to other participants, explained the facility rules, and encouraged participation.
- Oversaw activities and coordinated with other counselors and campers about activity rules and expectations.
- Administered first aid, and notified emergency medical personnel.
- Coordinated transportation needs for trips within town.
Server and Runner
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Huntsville, AL
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Delivered exceptional service consistently during each shift.
- Provided tailored recommendations aligned with customer preferences for the best dining experience possible.
- Relayed orders to bar and kitchen by quickly and accurately recording guest selections and keying into register.
STEM Teacher and Counselor
Phifer Incorporated
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Created a comprehensive curriculum focused on the development of critical thinking skills related to STEM subjects.
- Implemented hands-on lab experiments to demonstrate scientific principles.
- Facilitated group discussions about current events related to science and technology.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians to encourage student participation in STEM activities.
Host
Agave and Rye
Huntsville, AL
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities while organizing reservations, conducting table visits, and answering phones simultaneously.
- Supported servers and bussers through high-volume shifts with food running and table clearing.
Cashier and Grill Operator
Wendy's
Huntsville, AL
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Demonstrated ability to operate grills, deep fryers, and other kitchen equipment in a professional manner.
- Featured the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring the quality of food served.
- Operated the cash register and accurately processed payments, returns, and exchanges.
Shift Leader
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
Huntsville, AL
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Managed daily operations of the shift, including opening and closing the store, delegating tasks, and resolving customer complaints.
- Dealt with finances and made sure that all the money was accounted for at the end of the night and led away.
- Produced ice cream each shift while supervising team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2023
Skills
- Medical equipment diagnostics
- Rapid response coordination
- Analysis of diagnostic test results
- Anesthesia equipment setup
- Patient monitoring
Affiliations
- Bama National Alliance of Mental Illness Men's Mental Health Committee (President)
- Bama National Alliance of Mental Illness (Program's Director, Event Coordinator, Donation's Coordinator)
- Dare to Diagnose Medical Club (4x Finalist)
- Al's Pal's Mentorship Program (Grade Leader)
- Student Tide Against Suicide (Board Member)
- Camp Kesem (Make the Magic Coordinator)
- Tikkum Olam Makers Medical Engineering Club
- Bama Year One Leadership
- Exercise Physiology Club
Volunteering
- Camp Kesem Counselor (2021-2023)
- Smile-A-Mile Counselor (2022-2023)
- Santa's Village Costume Character (2017-2023)
- Al's Pal's Mentor and Grade Leader (2019-2023)
- Night of a Million Lights Costume Character (2020-2023)
- Tutor for Sorority Houses (2020-2023)
Research
- Pattern of Step Accumulation and Relative Heart Rate Intensity During Free-Living Observations (Head of Data Collection, Helped Write the Code for Data Cleaning & Submitted Abstract to SEACOM Conference).
- Self-Regulating Walking Cadence in Real Time Using a Fitness Watch (Head of Data Collection & Submitted Abstract to URCA Conference)
- Determination of Relative Intensity Values associated with Cadence Bands during free-living observations (Head of Data Collection & Co-Author).
- Step Reduction in Healthy Older Adults in Single Bouts of Exercise (Research Assistant).
- Acute Exercise in Cognitive Function Healthy Older Adults (Research Assistant).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Camp Leader
Kidcam Camps
05.2024 - 08.2024
Anesthesia Technician
Huntsville Hospital Main
10.2023 - Current
Server and Runner
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
08.2023 - 08.2024
Host
Agave and Rye
10.2021 - 04.2022
STEM Teacher and Counselor
Phifer Incorporated
05.2021 - 07.2022
Cashier and Grill Operator
Wendy's
05.2019 - 08.2019
Shift Leader
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
02.2018 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
The University of Alabama