Create abstract acrylic paint “flow art” paintings with specific ratios of paint, silicone oil, water, and paint conditioner
Organize finished paintings/products to sell to consumers
Price-point each painting based on customer demand, products used, and local competition
Respond to customer questions and requests in a prompt and efficient manner
Build and maintain relationships with customers to increase the likelihood of repeat business
Contribute finished pieces to local non-profit organizations as fundraiser items
Office Assistant and Patient Registrar
Surgery Center of East Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
10.2009 - 08.2010
Performed functions independently on computer, including Microsoft Office applications and internet
Registered patients and accepted payments
Explained in clear and concise verbiage procedure patient would be having
Maintained various surgical charge reports for insurance claims and reimbursements
Entered charges and data into Excel format, recording procedures for Medicare/Medicaid
Assisted in the maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical records (filing, operative reports, test results, home care forms)
Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phone, routing telephone calls/messages to appropriate staff, ten-key, faxing, copying, and greeting of visitors and patients
Certified Surgical Technologist
Jennifer L. Liberty, UnityPoint Health
Des Moines, IA
01.2001 - 05.2009
Assisted and supported surgeons during all scopes of surgical procedures
Cleaned, sanitized, and maintained surgical suites and associated areas
Gained ability to work efficiently and be flexible in high stress and traumatic situations
Followed and adhered to hospital and Universal Precautions regarding blood, tissue, foreign objects, and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for pathology
Independently responsible for skin closures of simple procedures
Performed and documented pre-surgery, mid-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle counts
Operated, adjusted, and troubleshot a variety of operating room equipment
Managed high-stress incidents and scenarios during emergency procedures
Responsible for aseptic technique, setting up required equipment, instrumentation, and sterile supplies as needed for their assigned cases
Performs inventory checks and orders appropriate level of supplies
Assures proper functioning of equipment and instruments
Adhered to policies and procedures set forth by OSHA and hospital policies
Directed patient care in the circulating role under supervision of R.N
Performed other duties as assigned
Addressed staffing concerns, reported incidents, and applied conflict resolution while serving on the Staffing Committee
Trained and mentored newly hired surgical technologists/RNs during their on-boarding process
Project Manager for sales of multi-departmental shirts and sweatshirts
Design Committee for implementing new surgical break room area
