Gwendolyn Mckay

• Precept

• First Stick Team

• Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
• Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
• Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
• Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.

• Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
• Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
• Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
• Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.

• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

• Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
• Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
• Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
• Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
• Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
• Recorded biologicals and test results.
• Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
• Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
• Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Documented patient charges for use of supplies and procedure trays.
• Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
• Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.