Elena Ustimchuk
Moore,SC
Summary
Organized healthcare professional and Respiratory Therapist student pursuing a Respiratory Therapy Assistant role. Extensive experience in surgical and hospital environments, focusing on patient handling, equipment management, and maintaining sterile conditions. Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new medical procedures and terminology.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Assistant
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
- Transported patients to and from pre-operative and post-anesthesia care units (PACU), ensuring safe and timely transitions.
- Collaborated with OR nurses to assist with patient movement and positioning during surgical procedures, following physician's instructions.
- Operated and maintained a range of surgical and support equipment, including setting up proper beds and devices for various cases.
- Managed the transportation of specimens, cultures, and blood to pathology, ensuring proper handling and maintaining the sterility of the OR environment.
- Maintained and restocked supply and blanket warmers, linen, and medical supplies, including oxygen (O2) tanks.
Surgical Aide (SNA)
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided direct assistance to nurses and physicians, facilitating efficient workflow and patient care within the surgical department.
- Prepared and set up OR rooms for upcoming procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies were present.
- Followed strict protocols for specimen collection and delivery, ensuring integrity and timely transport to pathology.
- Maintained and stocked OR rooms and prepared patient beds, including refilling oxygen tanks.
Environmental Services Aide (EVS)
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation across the entire hospital, including patient rooms, labs, nurses stations, and bathrooms.
- Cleaned and disinfected specialized areas such as Cath Labs and interventional radiology rooms, adhering to stringent sanitation standards.
- Followed established procedures for handling and properly disposing of biohazard, sharps, and medical waste.
OR Aide
COVELO group at SRMC
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Assisted OR staff with patient transport and positioning on the operating table.
- Cleaned and prepared OR beds and equipment, restocking medical and disinfection supplies.
- Delivered specimens to the lab and managed the collection of biohazard, sharps, and linen waste.
Education
Respiratory Therapy Program - Respiratory Therapy
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC08-2026
Skills
- Patient transport and positioning
- Safety protocols
- Patient assistance
- Inventory management
- Medical supply restocking
- Safe handling of medical gases
- Specialized equipment familiarity
- Biohazard waste disposal
- Sharps handling
- Cleaning of sterile areas
- Specimen delivery
- Coordination with medical staff
- Supply level maintenance
- Strong communication skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Time management skills
- CPR proficiency
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Equipment maintenance expertise
- Operating room assistance
- Infection control measures
- Effective communication skills
- Preoperative preparation techniques
- Anatomy and physiology understanding
- Sterilization techniques proficiency
Work References
Available upon request.
Certification
- BLS Certification
Languages
Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual
School References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Perioperative Assistant
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
Surgical Aide (SNA)
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
Environmental Services Aide (EVS)
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
09.2020 - 06.2021
OR Aide
COVELO group at SRMC
01.2020 - 09.2020
Respiratory Therapy Program - Respiratory Therapy
Spartanburg Community College
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