Kalee J. Canterbury
Summary
Experienced with laboratory procedures, including sample preparation and data analysis. Utilizes analytical skills to ensure precise results in scientific experiments. Knowledge of maintaining laboratory equipment and adhering to safety regulations.
Professional with proven track record in surgical environments, adept at facilitating successful operations and ensuring patient safety. Skilled in sterilization techniques, instrument handling, and maintaining aseptic conditions. Strong focus on teamwork and adapting to dynamic surgical needs. Known for reliability and commitment to excellence in patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Assistant
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
11.2020 - Current
- Drawing blood samples from patients
- Receiving all specimens into the computer
- Making sure all blood work orders are completed
- Answering the phone
- Faxing lab results
- Doing outpatient labs, urine samples, Covid, Flu, and strep swabs
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Actively participated in lab safety inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Handled hazardous materials responsibly following proper waste disposal procedures to minimize environmental impact.
Surgical Technologist
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Played a key role in reducing OR turnaround time by implementing process improvements for equipment preparation and room cleanup procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Improved surgical precision, assisting surgeons with application of sutures and dressings post-operation.
- Maintained cases being picked for next day to ensure cases can be set up timely and efficiently with all supplies and equipment provided.
Phlebotomist
Access Health
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Drawing blood samples from patients
- Putting in lab orders
- Scheduling lab appointments
- Calling labcorp to check on results of lab specimens
- Collecting urine samples
- Covid Swabs, Flu A/B
- Processed lab specimens to be sent out to labcorp
Lead Cashier
Bath and Body Works
11.2018 - 02.2021
- Running registers
- Helping coworkers on registers is something goes wrong
- Making sure coworkers are communicating with customers about the sales presented in the store
- Taking care of return and exchanges
- Completing all tasks timely and efficiently
Sales Associate
Finish Line
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Running registers
- Straightening the store
- Communication skills with customer about shoes/apparel
- Packing online orders
- Putting out shipment on the sales floor
- Completing tasks timely and efficiently
Education
High School -
Oak Hill High School
Oak Hill, WV05.2018
Surgical Technologist -
Carver Career Center
05.2024
Phlebotomy Technician -
Academy of Careers and Technology
10.2020
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Laboratory techniques
- Specimen processing
- Sample preparation
- Laboratory documentation
- Specimen collection
- Aseptic techniques
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Workplace safety
- Surgical equipment handling
- Preparing for surgeries
- Operating room procedures
- Surgical instrumentation
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
06.2024 - 09.2024
Phlebotomist
Access Health
07.2021 - 03.2022
Laboratory Assistant
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Sales Associate
Finish Line
02.2020 - 11.2020
Lead Cashier
Bath and Body Works
11.2018 - 02.2021
Surgical Technologist -
Carver Career Center
Phlebotomy Technician -
Academy of Careers and Technology
High School -
Oak Hill High School
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