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Bernard Clay Russell

Duluth,GA

Summary

To obtain a position where I can support the mission of the health care system and have an opportunity for professional growth, positive achievements and utilize my extensive skills. I would display quality expert care with courteous and respect to patients, families, visitors and employees.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Support Technician

Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital
2016.09 - Current
  • Provide support to the surgery team by assisting nursing staff, anesthesia staff and surgeons during routine and emergency/trauma surgical procedures
  • Transport patients
  • Monitor and maintain supply of inventory in the operating room
  • Prep equipment and surgery room set-up for scheduled and emergency surgical procedures
  • Communicate pertinent information that impact the daily operations, patient flow and functional safety of the Surgery Schedule that affects the operating room and recovery area
  • Orientate new surgical support staff members and instruct current support staff on unfamiliar and trauma surgery tasks such as staff availability for getting emergency blood, plasma, making emergency lab runs and retrieving emergency equipment.

Perioperative Service Associate

UMDNJ – UH
2007.08 - 2016.08
  • Ensure perioperative service associates perform tasks essential for the safe operation of the surgery department
  • Communicates with Charge Nurse to oversee additional duties or Trauma perioperative service associate staff coverage
  • Prepares the Operating Room for surgical procedures
  • Transports patients from the Operating Room/Same Day Surgery, PACU, and Patient Care Units
  • Assist with post-mortem care and transport of body to the morgue
  • Monitor and maintain supply inventory in the operating room
  • Prep and check all equipment for proper performance and function
  • Inform and update all team members with pertinent information relating to daily runs, schedules, maintenance and patient flow through the Operating room and recovery area.

Senior Material Handler

UMDNJ- UH
2005.01 - 2007.08
  • Distributes medical supplies and linen throughout the hospital.

Safety Officer

East Orange General Hospital
2003.01 - 2004.01
  • Patrolled the grounds of the hospital to ensure the safety of visitors, patients and employees
  • Assisted in the training of new officers
  • Assisted nursing staff with patients needing restraints
  • Worked closely with the Mental Health Department and Crisis Department.

Senior Officer/Training Specialist

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
2001.01 - 2004.01
  • Responsible for training and re-training of new and present security personnel
  • Audit and maintain incident reports, and uniform inspections to ensure all information is reported immediately
  • Assist in departmental evaluations
  • Assumed the duties of Director of Security in his absence
  • Lead Officer- Responsible for overseeing security of the entire rehabilitation center
  • Developed tight security strategies for security personnel
  • Assisted with training and development of all security employees to ensure that all personnel were properly trained in accordance with state laws.

Relocation Supervisor

Santini Moving and Storage Co.
2000.01 - 2001.01
  • Supervised all corporate moves, internal and external
  • Prepared helpful strategies for lifting heavy items for employees
  • Completed all necessary paperwork to ensure the insurance company applied enough coverage for all items being transported.

Grounds Keeper/Maintenance Carrier

Colonial Properties Trust
1988.01 - 2000.01
  • Responsible for maintaining pools
  • Some landscaping involved and interior and exterior repairs.

Tour Commander/Rank Sgt

1985.01 - 1998.01
  • Responsibilities included conducting roll call, uniform inspections
  • Checked the patrol post and completed officer evaluations
  • Followed-up on all incidents and safety reports
  • Also responsible for 20 officers daily.

Education

Business Administration -

Essex County College
Newark, NJ
09.1983

High School Diploma -

East Orange High School
East Orange, NJ
01.1982

Skills

  • Level 1 Trauma Surgical Support Technician
  • BLS - CPR Certification
  • Lead Perioperative Service Associate
  • Excellent managerial skills
  • Training Instructor
  • PSTN- Specialized training for security personnel and certification
  • Senior Security Officer

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Surgical Support Technician

Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital
2016.09 - Current

Perioperative Service Associate

UMDNJ – UH
2007.08 - 2016.08

Senior Material Handler

UMDNJ- UH
2005.01 - 2007.08

Safety Officer

East Orange General Hospital
2003.01 - 2004.01

Senior Officer/Training Specialist

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
2001.01 - 2004.01

Relocation Supervisor

Santini Moving and Storage Co.
2000.01 - 2001.01

Grounds Keeper/Maintenance Carrier

Colonial Properties Trust
1988.01 - 2000.01

Tour Commander/Rank Sgt

1985.01 - 1998.01

Business Administration -

Essex County College

High School Diploma -

East Orange High School
Bernard Clay Russell