Gracelyn Pennington
Jackson,MO
Summary
Practiced at assisting clinical and surgical leaders with the treatment of acute and chronic patient conditions. Highly organized and professional in diverse routine and complex situations. Sets up and operates equipment, collects histories and provides comfort to patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Obstetrics Technician
SoutheastHEALTH
07.2022 - Current
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
- Supported postpartum care by assisting mothers with breastfeeding techniques and infant care education.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills while comforting anxious patients before, during, and after childbirth procedures.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Monitored patient vital signs.
- inserting and discontinuing foley catheters.
- Perform newborn hearing screens
- Stock rooms and check for expired supplies
- Assisted in cesarean sections, dilation and curettage surgeries, and tubal ligation, ensuring a safe and sterile environment for both mother and baby.
- Assisted in vaginal deliveries while setting and maintaining sterile field.
- Assisted pediatric nurse with patient vital signs.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, contributing to a safe clinical environment for all patients.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Transport Technician
Southeast Health
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Aid in patient transfer from bed to wheelchair, and vice versa.
- Use gait belts, restraints, and different modes of transport (i.e. wheelchairs and stretchers).
- Efficient in transporting patients with IV drips, chest tubes, catheters, and oxygen.
- Communicates and aides in the coordination of patient care with floor nurses and radiology department (MRI, CT, X-RAY, US, NM, & IR).
- Assists Imaging Technicians when necessary
Receptionist
Belladona Salon And Spa
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Assists clients in scheduling appointments, answering questions about services, and coordinating spa packages, weddings, and parties.
- Answers phone calls, text messages, and performs computer/register work daily using Meevo software.
- Stock shelves.
- Proficient in Microsoft Software.
Assistant Coach for Girls Swim Team
Notre Dame Regional High School
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Managed drills and circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Promoted positive behavior among student-athletes as a role model consistently demonstrating good sportsmanship principles.
- Lifeguard Certified.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05.2022
Skills
- Surgical Assistance
- BLS Certified
- Sterile technique
- Self-Driven and Motivated
Timeline
Obstetrics Technician
SoutheastHEALTH
07.2022 - Current
Transport Technician
Southeast Health
05.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Coach for Girls Swim Team
Notre Dame Regional High School
12.2019 - 02.2020
Receptionist
Belladona Salon And Spa
01.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Southeast Missouri State University
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