Juanda Harris
Fairfield,CA
Summary
To leverage my clinical expertise and specialization in surgical services to contribute effectively to a dynamic healthcare team while prioritizing patient-focused care and enhancing outcomes in a challenging and rewarding environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technician II
Sutter Davis Hospital
Davis, CA
08.2017 - Current
- Provide exceptional patient care as a crucial team member in the surgical suite, assisting surgeons and proceduralists across various specialties, including Orthopedics, Podiatry, General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Plastics, DaVinci Robotics, and Gastroenterology, while readying operating rooms and surgical instruments for procedures, employing aseptic and sterile techniques in compliance with infection control and safety protocols, accurately counting supplies and instruments, preparing surgical specimens, and maintaining a sterile field throughout operative interventions
- Service lead for Gynecology operations, facilitating the onboarding process for new surgeons by coordinating surgeon-specific instruments, supplies, and preference card adjustments
- Assist anesthesiologists as an anesthesia technician with intubation and extubation, including double-lumen intubation for thoracoscopy using a video glide scope, while supporting ultrasound-guided regional nerve blocks for upper and lower extremities, including interscalene, subclavian, adductor canal, popliteal blocks, and post-surgical pectoral and transabdominal blocks
- Active member of the Central Council Interdisciplinary Committee and Chairperson of the Surgical Services Interdisciplinary Council, collaborating with hospital management to implement policy and cultural changes at both the organizational and departmental levels
- Key contributor to the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, dedicated to showcasing and celebrating cultural achievements within the community and workplace to challenge implicit biases and foster unity.
Surgical Technician II
David Grant Medical Center
Travis, AFB, CA
06.2014 - 07.2017
- Provided surgical support across eight operating rooms for twenty-three surgeons, nineteen nurses, sixteen anesthesia providers, and thirty technicians, assisting in distinct procedures including General, Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Plastics, Urology, ENT, and OMF surgeries
- Served as the lead technician for neurosurgery, providing surgical services to four surgeons with advanced expertise in ACDF, TLIF, PLIF, ALIF, XLIF, Laminectomy, Discectomy, and Craniotomy procedures while also ordering necessary equipment, supplies, and instruments
- Maintains a sterile field and aseptic technique while conducting accurate counts of supplies, sharps, and instruments, safely handling sharp objects, preparing surgical specimens as directed, and managing the surgeon's preference lists
- Primary mentor for Phase II and Level III airmen, as well as newly assigned personnel.
Restaurant Manager
SRI Inc
Fairfield, CA
08.2005 - 03.2014
- Spearheaded innovative marketing and promotional strategies that boosted customer engagement through dynamic in-store promotions, impactful newspaper advertisements, and effective vendor partnerships
- Utilized advanced Microsoft Excel skills to design and implement comprehensive monthly labor and production reports while diligently monitoring daily sales and labor metrics, driving informed decision-making, and enhancing financial performance and operational excellence
- Partnered with the general manager to enhance operational efficiency through strategic weekly scheduling, insightful interviewing, and impactful training initiatives, fostering a high-performing team.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
true12.2024
Skills
- Analytical Problem-Solving Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork and Communication
- Knowledgeable in HIPAA Compliance and Regulations
- Competent in Occupational Safety and Health Compliance
- Skilled in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Management
- Patient Care Management Strategies
- Supply Chain Management Expertise
- Experienced in Da Vinci Surgical Robotics
- Trained in Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- Proficient in aseptic and sterile techniques
Clinical Experience
• Medical/Surgical: North Bay Medical Center, Fairfield, CA (288 hrs)
• Medical/Surgical/Telemetry: Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Sacramento, CA (144 hrs)
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU): Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Sacramento, CA (96 hrs)
• Maternal/Child/Labor & Delivery: Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center, Roseville, CA (48 hrs)
• Pediatrics: Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center, Roseville, CA (48 hrs)
• Community Health: Sacramento Health and Human Services, Sacramento, CA (144 hrs)
Affiliations
AORN of San Francisco Bay Area- CA: 0512
Certificates & Awards
- U.S Air Force Surgical Service Apprentice 4N151 Certificate of Completion - July 2015
- Basic Life Support American Heart Association Exp 03/2025
- Sutter Davis Hospital Spirit Award Quarter 1 2022
References
Julie Garcia
Surgical Services Charge Nurse
Sutter Davis Hospital
(707) 624-6339
MSgt Marlena Blackman
Surgical Services 4N1 Director
David Grant Medical Center
(707) 689-2807
Timeline
Surgical Technician II
Sutter Davis Hospital
08.2017 - Current
Surgical Technician II
David Grant Medical Center
06.2014 - 07.2017
Restaurant Manager
SRI Inc
08.2005 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
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