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
09.2016 - 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
08.2007 - 08.2016
- 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
01.2005 - 08.2007
- Distributes medical supplies and linen throughout the hospital.
Safety Officer
East Orange General Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2004
- 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
01.2001 - 01.2004
- 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.
01.2000 - 01.2001
- 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
01.1988 - 01.2000
- Responsible for maintaining pools
- Some landscaping involved and interior and exterior repairs.
Tour Commander/Rank Sgt
01.1985 - 01.1998
- 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, NJ09.1983
High School Diploma -
East Orange High School
East Orange, NJ01.1982
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
09.2016 - Current
Perioperative Service Associate
UMDNJ – UH
08.2007 - 08.2016
Senior Material Handler
UMDNJ- UH
01.2005 - 08.2007
Safety Officer
East Orange General Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2004
Senior Officer/Training Specialist
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
01.2001 - 01.2004
Relocation Supervisor
Santini Moving and Storage Co.
01.2000 - 01.2001
Grounds Keeper/Maintenance Carrier
Colonial Properties Trust
01.1988 - 01.2000
Tour Commander/Rank Sgt
01.1985 - 01.1998
Business Administration -
Essex County College
High School Diploma -
East Orange High School
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