Dakayla Gaines
Suisun,CA
Summary
Skilled Surgical Technician offering more than 3 years of experience and well versed in Orthopedics, Plastic, OB/Gyn, Urology, Neurology, and ENT surgical procedures. Adept at training technical staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow. Excited to bring expertise to growing organization offering room for advancement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Service Provider
On My Own Independent Living Services
Fairfield, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with basic care for elderly patients, scheduled appointments and managed finances and legal matters.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Surgical Technician
United States Air Force
Travis AFB, CA
10.2017 - 07.2021
- 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.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Washed and sterilized equipment using germicides and sterilizers.
Childtime Learning Center
Manassas, VA
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive
Sales Associate
New York & Company
Manassas, VA
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers
- Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
Cashier
Food Lion
Manassas, CA
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance
- Collected and authorized payments of guests
- Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
- Maintained cash drawer of $500 or more per shift.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA05.2023
High School Diploma -
Stonewall Jackson High School
06.2015
Skills
- Setting up and operating
- Equipment
- Interpersonal
- Communication
- Customer service
- Computer skills
- MS Office
- Infection control protocols
- Safety protocols expertise
- Patient Confidentiality
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Orthopedics
- Surgery
- Biohazardous Waste
- Disposal
- Passing Surgical Instruments
- Behavioral Management
- Daily Living Activities
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Direct Service Provider
On My Own Independent Living Services
06.2022 - Current
Surgical Technician
United States Air Force
10.2017 - 07.2021
Childtime Learning Center
05.2016 - 10.2017
Sales Associate
New York & Company
01.2016 - 05.2016
Cashier
Food Lion
06.2015 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Psychology
Napa Valley College
High School Diploma -
Stonewall Jackson High School
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