Destinee Liggins
Woodbury
Summary
Adept Anesthesia Technician with a proven track record at Cooper University and Temple University Hospital. Excelling in patient positioning and team collaboration. Mastered arterial line placement and ventilator management, significantly enhancing patient care. Demonstrated exceptional ability to support Anesthesiologist and surgeons, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-stakes environments. Knowledgeable Anesthesia Technician bringing demonstrated skills in organizing supplies, setting up equipment and assisting Anesthesiologist. Hardworking, reliable and detail-oriented in completing high-quality work in full compliance with facility and regulatory standards. Proficient in aseptic techniques and patient monitoring. Conscientious professional in medical support, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient monitoring, anesthesia equipment management, and preoperative preparation. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration with healthcare teams to provide optimal patient care.
Hardworking, reliable and detail-oriented in completing high-quality work in full compliance with facility and regulatory standards. Proficient in aseptic techniques and patient monitoring.
Efficient Anesthesia Technician with background in assisting anesthesiologists, nurses, and surgeons. Experience includes maintenance of anesthesia equipment, preparation of patients for procedures and post-anesthesia care. Strengths lie in meticulous attention to detail, clear communication skills, and ability to handle high-stress situations. Previous work resulted in smoother surgical processes and enhanced patient safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
Temple University Health System - Careers
Philadelphia
02.2025 - Current
- Prepared anesthesia equipment for surgical procedures in a busy hospital environment.
- Assisted anesthesiologists during intubation and monitoring of patients.
- Maintained inventory of anesthesia supplies and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment according to hospital protocols and safety standards.
- Developed and conducted training on basic trauma care, emergency medical treatment, and preventive medicine measures for personnel assigned to ODA teams.
- Conducted performance improvement activities related to trauma services using evidence-based best practices.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Anesthesia Technician
Cooper University Hospital
Camden
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Changed breathing tubing and suction canisters between cases.
- Cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized instruments and equipment used in the OR following established protocols.
- Participated in staff meetings discussing new techniques or updates regarding patient care policies.
- Assisted anesthesiologists in the preparation and administration of anesthesia during surgical procedures.
- Ensured all required equipment, supplies, and medications were available for each procedure.
- Set up pressure transducers by properly calibrating transducers and pressure nodules.
- Maintained clean and sterile fields in operating rooms when assisting anesthesiologists.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Supported patients with proper positioning for spinals and epidurals to enhance success and minimize risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs throughout the procedure and reported any changes to anesthesiologist or surgeon.
- Cleaned and restocked carts in operating rooms for general surgery and labor and delivery.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient comfort before, during, and after surgery.
- Assembled procedure kits for blocks, central lines, arterial lines, blood product infusions and fiber optic scopes.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations involving trauma victims requiring immediate imaging services.
- Assessed and evaluated victims of violent crime for physical, psychological and emotional trauma.
- Developed and conducted training on basic trauma care, emergency medical treatment, and preventive medicine measures for personnel assigned to ODA teams.
- Conducted performance improvement activities related to trauma services using evidence-based best practices.
- Cared for personnel in medical trauma situations as first-response to emergencies.
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
Brooklawn
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures governing healthcare delivery services.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Assisted physicians and other medical staff with patient care by performing a variety of tasks, such as taking vital signs, administering medications, drawing blood, and preparing patients for examinations.
- Verified patient identification prior to drawing blood specimens.
- Verified patient identity prior to drawing blood specimens.
- Performed laboratory procedures such as drawing blood or collecting specimens.
Education
Health And Science
Dr. Charles Brimm Medical Arts
Camden, NJSkills
- Patient positioning
- Patient monitoring
- Arterial line placement
- Ventilator management
- Intubation assistance
- Team collaboration
- Post-anesthesia care
- Blood transfusion
- Regional anesthesia support
- Airway management
- Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) certification
- Vital signs assessment
- Equipment sterilization
- Anesthesia equipment preparation
- Emergency response coordination
- Medications
- End-tidal CO2 monitoring
- Sterilization techniques
- Supply management
- Healthcare compliance
Education and Training
other
Certification
- BLS
Timeline
Anesthesia Technician
Temple University Health System - Careers
02.2025 - Current
Anesthesia Technician
Cooper University Hospital
05.2023 - 02.2025
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
08.2022 - 05.2023
Health And Science
Dr. Charles Brimm Medical Arts