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Jaslyn Calhoun

Jacksonville

Summary

Recent graduate of surgical technology . Hardworking and resourceful individual commended for collaboration, organization and time management abilities. Committed to developing career path and expanding knowledge of surgery while being a patient advocate.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Otorhinolaryngology and Pain Surgical Tech

Mayo Clinic
01.2024 - Current
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
  • Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.

Surgical Technologist Externship

Mayo Clinic
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
  • Being flexible with transitioning to multiple specialties such as Gynecology, Urology, Orthopedics, Otorhinology, and General
  • Knowledge of instrumentation
  • Maintaining Sterile technique

Sterile Processing Technician Externship

Baptist Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
  • Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
  • Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
  • Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
  • Evaluated medical equipment and recommended upgrades when necessary.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.

Medication Technician/Caregiver

Brookdale Senior Living
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • Administration of medications
  • Documentation of medication administration
  • Safely prepares, administers, and charts oral, and topical drugs
  • Checks and prepares each dose immediately preceding administration
  • Follows administration protocol
  • Aware of general use of the medication and it's contradictions.
  • Checks with the charge nurse if there are any questions regarding any medication.
  • Records administration of the medication on resident’s medication administration record.
  • Discards medication refused or otherwise not given and records on medication administration record.
  • Reports medication errors or reactions to medications immediately to the charge nurse, who, in turn,reports to the resident’s attending physician and completes the necessary documentation.
  • Administers PRN medication only under the following directives.
  • The Medication tech charts PRN medication on the medication administration record and in the nursing notes
  • Signs and has access to the controlled schedule drug cabinet
  • Administers medication only upon a written physician’s order
  • Create and maintain open communication with seniors and their families
  • Assist with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as assigned
  • Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning equipment.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Transported patients to treatment rooms by using wheelchairs and wheeled carts.
  • Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

Customer Service Reservation Agent

Pet Paradise Resort
10.2017 - 04.2022
  • Skillful communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Able to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy, able to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines
  • Being knowledgeable of basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc.) with aptitude to learn new systems
  • Application of good judgment and decision making
  • Responsible for reviewing and responding to reservation requests that are received via email through the website
  • Provided outstanding customer service experience
  • Excellent customer service and organizational skills including professional and polished phone etiquette
  • Experience handling multiple phone lines
  • Goal-oriented with a healthy competitive spirit
  • Explained products and benefits
  • Resolved payment and order disputes
  • Operated the live chat
  • Provided excellent technical support
  • Cross- trained and provided backup for other customer service representatives when needed
  • Skilled at receiving and processing banking transactions.
  • Managed online booking inquiries and assisted guests and travel partners with questions throughout entire booking cycle.
  • Investigated and identified alternative accommodation solutions for customers to provide superior customer service.
  • Resolved various issues and discrepancies for customers.
  • Generated and reported performance metrics to management to inform decision-making.


Team Member

Krispy Kreme
06.2015 - 10.2017
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
  • Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.

Education

Associate In Science - Surgical Technology

Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
12.2023

Diploma -

Westside High School
Jacksonville, FL
06.2016

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Basic life support
  • Medication administration
  • Sterile field management
  • Aseptic technique
  • Problem management

Certification


  • BLS for Healthcare Providers September 2023 to September 2025
  • Video Communication using Adobe Premiere Pro Cs6
  • CMT - Certified Medication Technician
  • Adobe Certified Associate February 2016 to Present
  • Certified Sterile Processing technician

Timeline

Otorhinolaryngology and Pain Surgical Tech

Mayo Clinic
01.2024 - Current

Surgical Technologist Externship

Mayo Clinic
08.2023 - 12.2023

Sterile Processing Technician Externship

Baptist Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2022

Medication Technician/Caregiver

Brookdale Senior Living
04.2021 - 08.2022

Customer Service Reservation Agent

Pet Paradise Resort
10.2017 - 04.2022

Team Member

Krispy Kreme
06.2015 - 10.2017

Associate In Science - Surgical Technology

Florida State College At Jacksonville

Diploma -

Westside High School

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