Erica Goodreau
Mcewen,Tennessee
Summary
Meticulous scrub tech bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scrub Student
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, Tennessee
01.2019 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Opened and distributed sterile supplies during medical procedures.
- Oversaw proper handling of specimens and cultures, complying with prescribed hospital procedure and [Area of certification] regulations.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Adhered to universal precautions, applying aseptic techniques to operating room equipment and personnel.
- Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures such as cleaning and case cart management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Charis Health Care
Dickson, Tennessee
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN05.2022
Skills
- Surgical Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- Licensed practical nurse - [15 years]
Timeline
Scrub Student
Nashville State Community College
01.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Charis Health Care
07.2016 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Nashville State Community College
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