Christol English
Washington,United States
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
03.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Set up pressure transducers by properly calibrating transducers and pressure nodules.
- Calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors to conduct pretests.
- Supported patients with proper positioning for spinals and epidurals to enhance success and minimize risks.
Lead Central Transport Assistant
Medstar Washinton Hospital Center
Washington, DC
09.1999 - Current
- Used wheelchairs, seat chairs and gurneys to move patients.
- Maintained facility and patient confidentiality, complying with HIPPA policies and procedures.
- Lifted patients using proper body mechanics and lifting techniques.
- Determined mode of transport based on patient's condition, comfort and safety factors.
- Assisted patients with entering and exiting vehicles, and transferring from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.
- Disinfected and properly stored transport equipment.
- Offered blankets, checked modesty and engaged in appropriate conversation.
- Picked up requested orders to move equipment and supplies to assigned treatment areas.
- Secured IV connections, tubing and other medical devices for safe transport.
- Stored equipment in designated areas to keep hallways clear of clutter.
- Removed deceased patients from units to transport to morgue.
- Supported and coached new employees on policies and safety measures and offered assistance with tasks.
- Alerted nursing staff to patient distress or equipment malfunction for immediate intervention.
- Employed isolation techniques and complied with universal precautions.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Henrico High School
Richmond, VA05.1992
Skills
- People Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Good Work Ethic
- PPE Use
- Customer Service
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- First Aid/CPR
- Surgical Supplies and Equipment
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Anesthesia Technician
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
03.2023 - Current
Lead Central Transport Assistant
Medstar Washinton Hospital Center
09.1999 - Current
High School Diploma -
Henrico High School
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