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Cortez Davis

Hazel Crest,IL

Summary

Dedicated Surgical Aide with experience at Ingalls Hospital, proficient in sterile techniques and patient positioning. Recognized for enhancing patient care through effective communication and teamwork, while maintaining a safe and clean operating environment. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality support in fast-paced surgical settings.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Aide

University of Chicago Ingalls Memorial
07.2022 - Current

Cleaning Surgical rooms, helping move patients from gurney to OR table, transporting equipment, ordering supplies.

Patient Transporter

Advocate South Suburban Hospital
04.2020 - 11.2021
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
  • Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
  • Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.

Patient Transporter

Franciscan Alliance
03.2018 - 06.2020
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
  • Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
  • Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
  • Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
  • Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
  • Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.

Surgical Aide

Ingalls Hospital
11.2014 - 03.2018
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay current on best practices related to perioperative care, enhancing overall performance as a Surgical Aide.
  • Maintained a clean and safe operating room environment through diligent sterilization of equipment and surfaces.
  • Efficiently prepared patients for surgery, positioning them correctly on the operating table, and connecting necessary monitoring devices.
  • Streamlined workflows within the surgical unit by consistently organizing supplies and restocking inventory as needed between cases.
  • Provided valuable assistance during emergency situations, acting quickly under pressure while remaining calm and focused on delivering high-quality care.

Patient Transporter

Ingalls Hospital
06.1996 - 11.2014
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
  • Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
  • Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
  • Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.

Education

N/A -

Thornton Township High School
Harvey, IL
06.2000

Skills

  • Surgical equipment handling
  • Sterile technique proficiency
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Critical thinking
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Communication and teamwork
  • Patient positioning expertise
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Safe sharps disposal
  • Infection control protocols

Timeline

Surgical Aide

University of Chicago Ingalls Memorial
07.2022 - Current

Patient Transporter

Advocate South Suburban Hospital
04.2020 - 11.2021

Patient Transporter

Franciscan Alliance
03.2018 - 06.2020

Surgical Aide

Ingalls Hospital
11.2014 - 03.2018

Patient Transporter

Ingalls Hospital
06.1996 - 11.2014

N/A -

Thornton Township High School
Cortez Davis