James Matthew Wickett
Apprentice
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Driven Team Member offering combined 6 years background in medical field and 2 years commercial fishing deckhand experience. Well versed in sterile and aseptic techniques, a wide range of surgical procedures and implementation tools and technologies. Can work under a wide range of conditions and situations with common sense approach. Proven leadership and adept in mentoring team members to achieve desired outcome goals. I would greatly appreciate any opportunity to learn new systems and perform new crafts to grow and sharpen my skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Animas Surgical Hospital
Durango, CO
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Hillcrest Hospital South, Tulsa, OK
Tulsa, OK
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Anticipated needs of surgeons in core area and call areas
- Inspects equipment and instruments for defects or breakage prior to case, during case and at end of procedure
- Handled intra-operative medications and kept track of dosage
- Trained Clinical CST students and monitored for breaks in sterility
- Handled call shifts, upwards of six per month
- Fast paced eight roomed OR with upwards of thirty-three cases per day
EMT
Emergency Medical Services Authority, Tulsa, OK
Tulsa, OK
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Assessment of patient condition and diagnosis
- Determining course of treatment
- Cardiac Arrest codes
- Appropriate transport to trauma centers and triage
- Critical thinking to determine best route responding to emergencies
- Inventory and stocking of ambulance
Ticket Agent
Telluride Ski Resort, Telluride, CO
Telluride, CO
11.2013 - 03.2014
- Daily Briefing over resort conditions and customer attendance
- Setting up zones at lifts for customers to ski through
- Scanning passes and assisting in costumers needs
- Communication with team members for safety of customers
- Answering questions for individuals who needed advice or recommendations
- Holding resorts imagine in good standing while in uniform
Commercial Fisherman
F/V Ariel, Valdez, AK
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Preparing fishing vessel for summer season
- Stocking necessary supplies to last summer season away from port
- Scrubbing and cleaning vessel at end of every day
- Strenuous work conditions and twenty plus hour days
- Docking with larger fishing vessels to unload hauls at end of every day
- Operating heavy machinery and hydraulic systems onboard fishing vessel
- Constant communication with team members to ensure safety of crew
- Preparation and drills for emergency evacuation of ship
- Troubleshot and repaired equipment and kept fishing vessels clean to maintain machinery in good working order.
Education
Tulsa Technology Center, CST
Tulsa, OK 01.2017 - 12.2017
Tulsa Technology Center, EMT-B
Tulsa, OK 08.2014 - 12.2014
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO 08.2012 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School
Tulsa, OK 08.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Infection control protocols
Biohazardous waste disposal
Pre-surgical preparation
Electronic Charting
Setting up and operating equipment
Case management
Specimen collection
Patient transportation
Medication Administration
Direct Patient Care
Patient Management
Excellent Communication
Attention to Detail
Multitasking Abilities
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Emergency equipment knowledge
Emergency planning
Risk management assessments
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Animas Surgical Hospital
02.2019 - 11.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist
Hillcrest Hospital South, Tulsa, OK
11.2017 - 12.2018
Tulsa Technology Center, CST
01.2017 - 12.2017
EMT
Emergency Medical Services Authority, Tulsa, OK
08.2015 - 03.2016
Tulsa Technology Center, EMT-B
08.2014 - 12.2014
Ticket Agent
Telluride Ski Resort, Telluride, CO
11.2013 - 03.2014
Commercial Fisherman
F/V Ariel, Valdez, AK
05.2013 - 08.2013
Fort Lewis College
08.2012 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School
08.2008 - 05.2012