Brittney Edwards

• Improved patient comfort by assisting anesthesia providers with the timely administration of medications and monitoring.
• Streamlined workflow for smoother procedures by maintaining anesthesia equipment, supplies, and documentation.
• Enhanced patient safety by conducting routine inspections and troubleshooting issues with anesthesia machines and devices.
• Assisted in successful surgeries through effective communication and collaboration with fellow healthcare professionals.
• Increased efficiency in the operating room by promptly preparing and customizing anesthesia delivery systems as required.
• Maintained a high standard of care by adhering to strict infection control guidelines when handling anesthesia equipment.
• Provided exceptional patient care, ensuring proper positioning during surgery to minimize discomfort or injury risk.
• Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
• Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.

Inova Fairfax - Clinical Tech II (Pediatrics Hem/oncology/Pediatric Trauma) 2022-2023

Inova Fairfax - Clinical Tech II (Peri-op/PACU) 2022

Inova Alexandria -Clinical Tech I (IMCU Adult )2021-2022

• Perform lab tests and specimen collection to include
• Communicating with physicians and other healthcare team members about patients’ conditions and treatment plan.
• Recording patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate
• Preparing patients for examinations and surgical procedures.
• Serving as a patient advocate by explaining procedures to patients and assisting them during examinations
• Cleaning and sterilizing equipment in accordance with hospital standards for infection control.
• Performed patient work-ups and assisted in minor office procedures.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
• Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
• Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
• Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
• Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, gathering vital signs, medical histories, and presenting symptoms for accurate diagnosis.

• Perform clerical and technical program support work for all surgical specialties specific to operating room.
• Coordinate scheduling of all surgical and medical procedures performed in operating room and post-anesthesia care unit.
• Schedule all operative procedures.
• Develop operating room schedules.
• Collaborate with OR manager and OR medical director to produce daily OR schedule ensuring accuracy of scheduling data and inputting assigned personnel (scrub tech, circulating nurse and anesthesia).
• Direct staff to use operating room schedule for entering their cases.
• Submit surgical consult sheet to sterile processing for procurement of case cart.
• Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information
• Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs and stretchers
• Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills

• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies