Juanita Eddy
Bishop,CA
Summary
Surgical Technician IV with extensive experience at Northern Inyo Hospital, excelling in surgical assisting and operating room safety. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective collaboration and training. Committed to continuous education and adept at multitasking in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal surgical outcomes and team efficiency.
Professional educator skilled in creating inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of material. Known for a collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with a focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CTE - Medical Assisting Teacher
Inyo County JPA
08.2013 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary curricula and assessments.
- Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on instructional best practices.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools for continuous improvement.
- Fostered a positive learning environment, encouraging student participation and collaboration.
Surgical Technician IV
Northern Inyo Hospital
06.1990 - Current
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
- Ensured availability of surgical supplies by inventory management and restocking as needed.
- Maintained equipment functionality through routine cleaning and troubleshooting protocols.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to streamline patient preparation processes for surgeries.
- Trained new staff on best practices for surgical assistance and safety protocols.
- Promoted teamwork within the surgical team by communicating effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other staff members during procedures.
- Completed continuing education units yearly to stay up to date on surgical technology and meet organizational requirements.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient advocacy by actively participating in interdisciplinary care team meetings, discussing patients' progress, and recommending appropriate interventions.
- Participated in emergency surgeries, demonstrating reliability and quick thinking under pressure.
- Conduct quarterly In-Services for surgical staff education.
Education
Associate of Arts - Healthcare
Cerro Coso College
Bishop, CA05-2017
CTE Teaching Credential - Health Science And Medical Technology
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA09-2016
Skills
- Operating room safety
- Patient care
- Sterile technique
- Surgical Assist
- OB/GYN Surgical Procedures
- HIPAA proficiency
- Orthopedic Surgical Procedures
- ICU Telemetry
- Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures
- Phlebotomy
- Urology Surgical Procedures
- Robotic Surgical Assist
Certification
Basic Life Support Instructor - American Heart Association
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Career Technical Education Teaching Credential
Timeline
CTE - Medical Assisting Teacher
Inyo County JPA
08.2013 - Current
Surgical Technician IV
Northern Inyo Hospital
06.1990 - Current
Associate of Arts - Healthcare
Cerro Coso College
CTE Teaching Credential - Health Science And Medical Technology
University of San Diego