Caitlin Marie Kopp
Corewell Health Butterworth Hosptial
Wyoming,MI
13
years of professional experience
A determined, and hardworking person, seeking to gain experience through the workforce. I am looking to improve my professional and technical skills in a professional environment. I also am eager to always be willing to expand my knowledge in healthcare career path. I will always be determined to always keep patient safety my main priority, and keep my sterile technique on point when setting up every surgical procedure.
Work History
Surgical Technologist
7 Months- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and sterile supplies for various procedures.
- Maintained a sterile environment by adhering to infection control protocols during surgeries.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow and optimal patient care.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Anticipate the needs of what the surgeon needs, and does during every procedure.
Surgical Technologist Apprentice
1 Year 7 Months- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline surgical workflows, improving overall operational efficiency.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient safety measures and promoting best practices across departments.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Set up operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
Nursing Technician
11 Months- Nursing Technician (Outpatient surgery center/ PACU)
- Checking patients in for surgery by taking vital signs, helping prep with changing/nose to toes prep kit to help with infection control, taking blood sugars prior to surgery, Shaving patients when needed, Using EKG machine when order
- Taking care of patients that come back from surgery and recovery room by taking vital signs, helping assist patient to the bathroom, grabbing blood sugars and any snacks and drinks that are needed
- Transporting patients from PACU unit to or from inpatient floors, Outpatient Center, Surgical Intake, In PACU unit pulling arterial line, stocking in PACU and Outpatient center
Patient Care Technician
6 Months- Patient Care Technician
- Being the main provider of the care for the patients by getting them ready to be put on the dialysis machine taking vitals during treatment and taking them off of the dialysis machine
Store Associate
2 Years 6 Months- Store Associate
- Working on the cashier register, stocking items in the store, and giving customers satisfied experience while shopping
Kennel Technician
4 Months- Monitored animal behavior, identifying potential issues and communicating concerns to management promptly.
- Assisted vet techs with safely restraining animals during examinations
- Maintained cleanliness in emergency department and managed laundry tasks
Kennel Technician
6 Months- Taking care of dogs, cats, and other animals by giving basic care such as feeding, watering, and cleaning
- Giving animals needed vaccines, blood draws, and microchips
- Assisting vet tech while getting animals prepared for surgery by restraining and holding them while getting tube inside throat, putting lubrication into animals' eyes, needed nail trims, watching animal wake up from anesthesia and removing tub out of their throat and giving reversal treatment shot to help them wake up from the anesthesia
Kennel Technician
1 Year 9 Months- Kennel Technician
- - Took dogs for walks, cleaning, basic care for the dogs at the facility including feeding
- - I also gave dogs baths, nail trims, ear cleaning
Cashier
1 Year 8 Months- Cashier
- -Took customer's orders and bagged them and brought them to the customer
- -Made sure the customer was pleased with everything and resolved any problems
Waitress
1 Year 3 Months- Waitress
- -Make the customer's food and served them.
- -Checked with customers to make sure everything is satisfying and resolved any problems if need be.
Education
Associate Science and Arts
graduated: with Associate Science and Arts in Spring 2020
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Skills
Client interaction
Team collaboration
Continuous learning
Multi-tasking
Surgical instrument handling
-Skilled at multi-tasking and prioritizing
-Self-motivated
- eager to learn and experience new things
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Corewell Health Butterworth Hosptial
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Surgical Technologist Apprentice
Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital
08.2024 - 03.2026Read More
Nursing Technician
Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital
09.2023 - 08.2024Read More
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2022 - 09.2022Read More
Kennel Technician
BluePearl Emergency Animal Hospital
09.2020 - 01.2021Read More
Store Associate
Aldi
09.2019 - 03.2022Read More
Kennel Technician
Harbor Humane Society
02.2019 - 08.2019Read More
Kennel Technician
Dog Star Ranch
04.2017 - 01.2019Read More
Cashier
Mr. Quick
07.2015 - 03.2017Read More
Waitress
Cupid Candies
05.2013 - 08.2014Read More
Muskegon Community College
Associate Science and Arts
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West Shore Community College
Associate of Science from Surgical Technology
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