Frederick Blaeser

• Assists during surgical operations under a MD and CRNA via performing suctioning, monitoring and interpreting vital signs, surgical tray organization, and sterilization machine maintenance.

• Shadow experience working with a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist before, during, and after procedures.

• Performs PACU management, patient and family communication, patient and family education regarding medications and post-surgical care, and IV care.

• Experience with new standards and protocols related to COVID-19 guidelines involving conducting proper patient flow and scheduling.

• Answered phones, scheduled patient appointments, filed charts, scanned and faxed paperwork, and managed inventory of supplies.

• Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
• Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
• Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for oral surgeons' evaluations.

University of Vermont Medical Center • 11/2019

• Worked alongside other students at an Influenza vaccination clinic by managing consent forms, administering vaccinations to the community, and performing patient education.

University of Vermont Medical Center • Spring 2021

• Senior Practicum: 126 hours at VNA Community Hospice UVMMC, Spring 2021

Experience working alongside Registered Nurses in assisted living facilities and at-home care.