Clifton Brown
Surgical Patient Care Tech
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in fast-paced settings. Demonstrates proficiency in vital signs monitoring, medication administration, and patient hygiene assistance. Renowned for strong communication and teamwork skills that enhance patient comfort and support. Aiming to further contribute to patient well-being through continued professional development and collaboration.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
UI Health
CHICAGO, Illinois
04.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
Patient Care Technician II Observation Unit
Rush Medical Center
Chicago, IL
02.2016 - 04.2025
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Clinical Rotation
LaGrange Hospital
Lagrange, IL
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Completed 100 hours of general and specialized surgery cases.
- Preformed all case in the first scrub role.
Clinical Rotation
Cook County Hospital
Chicago, IL
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Performing the First Assist role in general surgery cases.
- Performed passing instruments in cystoscopy cases, OB/GYN cases, and laparoscopic procedures.
- Completed 130.68 hours of General Surgery Unit
Clinical Rotations
Rush Surgery Center
Chicago, IL
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Used retractors, sponges, and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Completed 102 hours of clinical work in the orthopedic unit.
Operations Manager
YRC Freight
Chicago Heights, IL
11.1998 - 05.2015
- Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Loaded materials into vehicles and installed strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL12-2024
Certificate of Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
PhlebotomyUSA
Palos Heights, IL07-2022
CNA Certification - Patient Care Studies
Ambassadors CNA Training
Gary, IN04-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-1992
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient hygiene management
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection prevention
- ADL support
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient observation
- Catheter care
- Patient positioning
- CPR certification
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Feeding assistance specialist
- Blood glucose testing
- EKG interpretation
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Infection control
- Vitals documentation
- Specimen collection
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
UI Health
04.2025 - Current
Clinical Rotation
LaGrange Hospital
08.2024 - 10.2024
Clinical Rotation
Cook County Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024
Clinical Rotations
Rush Surgery Center
03.2024 - 05.2024
Patient Care Technician II Observation Unit
Rush Medical Center
02.2016 - 04.2025
Operations Manager
YRC Freight
11.1998 - 05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
College of DuPage
Certificate of Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
PhlebotomyUSA
CNA Certification - Patient Care Studies
Ambassadors CNA Training
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
The University of Texas At Arlington
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeSurgical Technologies
Sugrical Technologists at UI Health
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