Brienna Wells
Flagstaff,AZ
Summary
Energetic healthcare professional with experience in anesthesia support, surgical services, and patient safety at Flagstaff Medical Center. Skilled in operating room readiness, anesthesia equipment setup, invasive line assistance and trauma response. Recognised for strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail, contributing to efficient surgical team performance and enhanced patient care. Background includes roles in patient support, OR core operations, and demonstrating adaptability and reliability across diverse settings. Certified in BLS, ACLS, CSCT.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
Flagstaff Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Perform all duties of the Anesthesia Technician during turnover between cases including but not limited to: disposing of 'dirty' items such as suction, circuit, laryngoscope blades and wiping down all anesthesia equipment
- Assists anesthesia personnel with setup and insertion of invasive monitoring lines, catheters, temporary pacemakers, and hemodynamic monitoring
- Performs trauma response and runs Arterial Blood Gases (ABG) and Venous Blood Gases (VBG) and Activated Clotting Time (ACT)
- Ensures all operating suites are fully stocked with anesthesia supplies
- Provides assistance in the operating room with intubation and other airway management techniques
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists to develop individualized plans for each case
- Troubleshoots equipment and performs minor repairs/adjustments and maintenance
- Contacts Biomedical Engineering to request service of equipment as needed
- Assists the anesthesiologist in the preparation of special anesthesia equipment such as spinal trays, epidural trays, fiberoptic scopes, and difficult airway and pediatric carts as directed
OR Core Technician
Flagstaff Medical Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Run specimens and cultures to lab/pathology
- Clean surgical Operating Rooms
- Help open sterile surgical setups
- Fully stock Operating Rooms at end of shift
- Set up surgical tables
- Retrieve medical equipment for surgical staff
- Assist in moving patients to surgical tables
- Check case carts to ensure surgical supplies are correct
- Stock warmers with blanket and appropriate fluids
Patient Safety Attendant
Flagstaff Medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Uses an interactive approach to keep patients safe and occupied (i.e Play cards, read books, write notes, etc.)
- Help assist patient with ordering food and phone calls
- Assist nurses in ambulation with approval from RN
- Monitoring SI/SA patients
- Report to charge nurse at end of shift
Service Cashier
Terry Marxen Chevrolet Cadillac
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Receives payment for service and parts
- Provides clerical and secretarial assistance to parts and service departments
- Filling and copying
- Follows up on payment of outstanding invoices
- Answer phones and transfer to appropriate department
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Coconino County Community College
Flagstaff, AZSkills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking and Organization
- Critical Thinking
- Good Work Ethic
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Reliable & Trustworthy
Certification
- BLS certified through AHA
- CSCT certificate through AHE
- ACLS Certified through AHA
Timeline
Anesthesia Technician
Flagstaff Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
OR Core Technician
Flagstaff Medical Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
Patient Safety Attendant
Flagstaff Medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2022
Service Cashier
Terry Marxen Chevrolet Cadillac
09.2019 - 07.2020
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Coconino County Community College