Danielle Thornton
Desert Hot Springs,CA
Summary
Dynamic Perinatal Technician with a proven track record at Eisenhower Medical Center, excelling in analytical problem-solving and effective communication. Recognized for streamlining surgical processes and enhancing patient safety through meticulous attention to detail. Adept at managing high-pressure situations while fostering team development and collaboration in labor and delivery environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Perinatal Technician
Eisenhower Medical Center
Rancho Mirage, CA
05.2019 - Current
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Streamlined the surgical process, preparing instruments for sterilization and reuse.
- Skillfully managed emergency situations that arose during surgeries, demonstrating quick thinking and problem-solving abilities under pressure.
- Assisted surgeons in performing complex procedures, effectively anticipating their needs and providing necessary tools.
- Held responsibility for ordering medical supplies when needed to ensure uninterrupted workflow in the operating room.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness in both operating rooms and storage areas to prevent infection or contamination risks.
OB Scrub Technician
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
Indio, CA
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Reduced surgery time by efficiently setting up operating rooms with appropriate instruments and supplies.
- Performed instrument counts before each procedure, ensuring no items were left behind after surgery completion.
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously following aseptic techniques and maintaining a sterile environment.
OB Technician
Hi Desert Medical Center
Joshua Tree, CA
02.2007 - 01.2016
- Managed workflow in busy labor and delivery units while prioritizing urgent cases effectively.
- Ensured a safe environment for both mother and baby by maintaining clean and organized workspaces during labor and delivery procedures.
- Facilitated communication between patients, doctors, nurses, midwives, doulas, supporting a collaborative approach to maternity care.
- Prepared patients for surgery by sanitizing the operating room and organizing required tools.
OB Technician
John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
Indio, CA
01.1999 - 02.2007
- Provided hands-on assistance during labor, enabling physicians to focus on critical decisionmaking.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Managed workflow in busy labor and delivery units while prioritizing urgent cases effectively.
Education
High School Diploma -
Indio High School
Indio06-1999
Skills
- Analytical problem-solving
- Effective under pressure
- Effective communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team development
Timeline
Perinatal Technician
Eisenhower Medical Center
05.2019 - Current
OB Scrub Technician
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
01.2016 - 04.2019
OB Technician
Hi Desert Medical Center
02.2007 - 01.2016
OB Technician
John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
01.1999 - 02.2007
High School Diploma -
Indio High School