Attentive and focused healthcare professional offering 4+ years of hands-on experience in hospital environments. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration and health education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Vanderbild University Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
Collaborate with surgical team members to ensure the timely and efficient management of surgical emergencies.
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Maintained high infection control standards.
Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Retail Sales Associate
AT&T
07.2019 - Current
Provided excellent customer service to cultivate loyalty and satisfaction
Generated brand awareness and positive product impressions to increase sales
Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings
Improved operational efficiencies while managing customers requests, store inventory, transactions, new purchase orders and pricing needs
Actively engaged customers to provide general assistance and information on store merchandise
Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store
Pursued resolutions to achieve complete satisfaction, including tracking down hard-to-find merchandise at diverse locations
Fielded questions and solved problems by informing customers of current promotions and store policies
Sales Associate
BestBuy
09.2018 - 07.2019
Acquired hundreds new customers, generating 25% of team revenue
Educated associates on market trends and stayed up-to-date on forecasts and upcoming technology news
Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures
Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft
Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections
Drove team revenue totals by bringing in over $100,000 in sales
Production Worker
Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd.
05.2017 - 09.2018
Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances
Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality
Supported machine operators in set up and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs
Enthusiastically took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule
In-House
Papa Johns
08.2016 - 05.2018
Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures
Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company
Promoted customer satisfaction by preparing food according to standard recipes with modifications based on individual customer requirements
Took food orders from patients and families, and explained offerings
Sales Associate
JcPenny
09.2017 - 04.2018
Worked alongside retail representatives to boost sales by enhancing product presentations and advertising collateral
Analyzed and properly processed product returns, assisting customers with finding alternative merchandise to meet needs
Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales
Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing, ADN
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, KY
05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, KY
05-2019
Skills
Direct patient care
Task prioritization
Quality of care standards
Clinical judgment
Patient assessments
Medication administration
Health promotion
Medical terminology proficiency
Certification
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Vanderbild University Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
AT&T
07.2019 - Current
Sales Associate
BestBuy
09.2018 - 07.2019
Sales Associate
JcPenny
09.2017 - 04.2018
Production Worker
Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd.
05.2017 - 09.2018
In-House
Papa Johns
08.2016 - 05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing, ADN
Hopkinsville Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
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