Brittney Nelson

Anesthesia Technician

West Florida hospital

Pensacola, FL

11.2012 - 03.2013

Assisted anesthesiologists in the preparation and administration of anesthesia during surgical procedures.
Ensured all required equipment, supplies, and medications were available for each procedure.
Provided assistance with intubation and ventilation of patients before, during, and after surgery.
Prepared operating rooms by setting up necessary equipment such as monitors, ventilators, IV pumps.
Performed routine maintenance on anesthesia machines according to manufacturer's guidelines.
Cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized instruments and equipment used in the OR following established protocols.
Ordered supplies needed for OR setup based on anticipated cases scheduled for that day, week, month.
Checked expiration dates on all medications prior to use in order to ensure safety of patients.
Conducted regular safety checks on anesthesia machines and other medical equipment used in the OR suite.
Participated in staff meetings discussing new techniques or updates regarding patient care policies.
Assisted with transport of patients from OR recovery area back to assigned hospital room.
Adhered strictly to infection control standards while preparing operating rooms for use.
Troubleshot technical issues related to anesthesia delivery systems when they arose.
Completed documentation accurately within established timelines following each procedure.
Maintained clean and sterile fields in operating rooms when assisting anesthesiologists.
Cleaned and restocked carts in operating rooms for general surgery and labor and delivery.
Coordinated and set up supplies and equipment for planned procedures.
Changed breathing tubing and suction canisters between cases.
Took appropriate action for malfunctioning equipment and utilized bio-technicians if unable to troubleshoot problem.
Kept work areas and equipment clean and sanitized for optimal protection.
Assembled procedure kits for blocks, central lines, arterial lines, blood product infusions and fiber optic scopes.
Helped place intravenous infusion lines and invasive pressure monitoring devices.
Supported patients with proper positioning for spinals and epidurals to enhance success and minimize risks.
Performed CPR in crisis situations under direction of doctor in charge until anesthesiologist arrived.
Assisted with whole range of outpatient patient procedures.