Jennifer Ryan
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Healthcare worker with extensive experience in patient care and staff support. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while fulfilling responsibilities efficiently. Proven track record of fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Main OR Unit Clerk/ Surgery Scheduler
Northwest Medical Center
Tucson, Arizona
11.2024 - Current
- Coordinated same-day surgical procedures with surgeons and medical staff.
- Assisted clinical nurse lead with daily surgical flow, including updating surgeons, staff, and vendors on changes, daily case check, and staff cost center tracking.
- Managed high volume telephone communications for Main OR desk.
- Reviewed and edited timecards in UKG payroll system to ensure accurate payroll processing.
- Ordered office and staff kitchen supplies, placed department and IT work orders-follow up to completion.
Ortho/Neuro OR Clerk/PCT
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Answered phone calls for fast paced, high volume OR; promptly relayed messages or transferred calls.
- Direct administrative support to Ortho/Neuro CNLS, surgeons, staff, and vendors.
- Utilized Epic computer software systems to schedule surgeries and track patient perioperative care. Input and updated staff schedules and payroll in UKG.
PACU Unit Clerk/PCT
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted CNL running PACU desk by answering phones, assigning patients to appropriate staff to maintain high volume, efficient post-operative patient flow for admission, transfer, or discharge.
- Input staff call schedules and maintained up to date payroll information in Kronos.
ED/Inpatient PCT/Supply Tech
Carondelet Marana Hospital
Tucson, AZ
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Daily utilization of patient care skills and training for inpatient and ED populations including ADLs, heart monitoring, EKGs, and phlebotomy. Pre and post-operative patient support.
- Ordered and maintained medical supplies and storage for the facility.
- Utilized IMMS supply ordering system, Cerner patient charting and ordering system, and Meditech discharging and initial billing system.
- 2021 Carondelet St. Mary's/Marana Hospital Nursing Assistant of the Year.
PACU PCT
Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital
Tucson, AZ
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Initiated post-operative care and monitoring upon arrival of surgical patients.
- Assisted patients with transportation during admission and discharge processes within the facility.
- Used Meditech to track patient surgical times to initiate billing.
CVICU PCT/Clerk
Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital
Tucson, AZ
11.2012 - 02.2019
- Supported nursing and surgical staff in care of pre and post-operative open heart and vascular patients in CVICU and assisted in MICU.
- Assisted CVICU CNL with unit flow, clerical support, entering and implementing orders within scope, and communicated with families and supporting units for transfer and discharge planning.
- Maintained equipment, set up rooms and monitors, restocked critical care supply carts, and assisted with daily, monthly and quarterly monitor and cart supply expiration logs and inventory.
CVICU PCT/Clerk
Tucson Heart Hospital
Tucson, AZ
10.2005 - 11.2012
- Supported elective and emergent cardiac and vascular pre and post surgical patients and staff.
- Entered and implemented physician orders, prepared charts, drew labs, performed EKG's and patient preps.
- Maintained professional communication and support with physicians, all staff, patients and families.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician Certification -
Colby Community College
Colby, KS03-2002
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Colby Community College
Colby, KS03-2000
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts and Nursing Pre-Reqs.
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZSome College (No Degree) - Psychology Major
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZSkills
- Epic Scheduling System
- Cerner/Oracle Scheduling System
- Supply ordering/inventory management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- UKG payroll administration
Certification
- CPR Certification Expires 7/2028
Timeline
Main OR Unit Clerk/ Surgery Scheduler
Northwest Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Ortho/Neuro OR Clerk/PCT
Tucson Medical Center
08.2023 - 11.2024
PACU Unit Clerk/PCT
Tucson Medical Center
11.2022 - 08.2023
ED/Inpatient PCT/Supply Tech
Carondelet Marana Hospital
01.2020 - 11.2022
PACU PCT
Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital
02.2019 - 01.2020
CVICU PCT/Clerk
Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital
11.2012 - 02.2019
CVICU PCT/Clerk
Tucson Heart Hospital
10.2005 - 11.2012
Emergency Medical Technician Certification -
Colby Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Colby Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts and Nursing Pre-Reqs.
Pima Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology Major
University of Arizona