Karleigh Andrieux
Bonaire,GA
Summary
Dynamic Orthopedic Technologist with extensive experience at Orthogeorgia, recognized for delivering compassionate care and optimizing patient outcomes through effective orthopedic device fitting and casting. Proven ability to enhance clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction by fostering clear communication and collaboration with medical teams, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all patients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedic Technologist
Orthogeorgia
07.2016 - Current
- Established trust with patients by demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and excellent bedside manner.
- Contributed to successful surgeries by skillfully preparing patients and operating rooms for orthopedic procedures.
- Facilitated effective communication between physicians and patients.
- Assisted surgeons during complex orthopedic procedures, ensuring optimal results for patients.
- Promoted patient understanding of treatment options through clear communication and education materials.
- Improved clinic efficiency by assisting in the maintenance of orthopedic devices and equipment.
- Ensured a safe environment by maintaining cleanliness standards in exam rooms, procedure areas, and cast rooms.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing efficient orthopedic casting, splinting and placing of slings.
- Increased patient satisfaction with thorough pre-and post-operative care instructions.
- Assessed patient comfort related to cast and splints and assisted with comfort measures.
- Measured and fit crutches, canes and walkers. Instructed patients on proper crutch and cane walking and stair climbing.
- Decontaminated all equipment, instruments and supplies and cleaned and stocked carts, rooms and changed linen, as required.
- Assisted in clearing loading dock of supplies as well as stocking shelves and anesthesia workroom with supplies.
- Assisted OR personnel in setting up OR rooms, positioning patients and aided nurse in skin prepping and draping.
Pre-op Technician
Orthogeorgia
07.2016 - Current
- Proactively sought feedback from supervisors and colleagues on performance and took steps to address identified areas for improvement in an effort to continually grow as a professional.
- Mentored and trained new team members on lab procedures, equipment usage, and sample preparation techniques, contributing to a cohesive and knowledgeable workforce.
- Provided exceptional customer service when interacting with clients, addressing concerns promptly and professionally while ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of supplies, anticipating needs and placing orders as necessary to avoid delays in sample processing.
- Contributed to a safe work environment by adhering to safety guidelines and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of hazardous material handling procedures.
- Exhibited time management skills in prioritizing tasks effectively under tight deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail or quality of work output.
Operating Room Technician
Orthogeorgia
07.2016 - Current
- Maintained equipment and supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
- Adhered to universal precautions, applying aseptic techniques to operating room equipment and personnel.
- Assisted in transporting patients, anesthesia carts and equipment before and during surgical procedures.
- Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures such as cleaning and case cart management.
- Maintained functional knowledge of operational procedures to anticipate needs of surgeons.
- Delivered direct care to patients under supervision of charge nurse.
- Confirmed presence of required medical equipment prior to scheduled appointments.
- Opened and distributed sterile supplies during medical procedures.
- Participated in OR quality initiatives, providing constructive feedback to enhance future performance.
- Supported patients during administration of anesthesia.
- Provided support during emergency situations, remaining calm and focused under high-pressure conditions while assisting with life-saving interventions.
- Improved patient care by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of sterile surgical environments.
- Reduced risk of infection by diligently following sterilization procedures for all equipment and instruments.
- Maintained strong communication with colleagues during surgeries, ensuring seamless teamwork for optimal results.
- Expedited surgical turnaround times by swiftly cleaning up after each procedure while adhering to proper decontamination standards for both equipment and surfaces alike.
- Supported patient recovery efforts post-surgery through meticulous management of wound dressings, drains, catheters, or other necessary items as directed by healthcare professionals.
Post-op Technician
Orthogeorgia
07.2016 - Current
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Streamlined inventory management, ensuring optimal levels of supplies and materials at all times.
- Enhanced team productivity with thorough training on new technologies and procedures.
- Enhanced safety protocols, conducting regular inspections and safety drills for technical team.
Anesthesia Technician
Orthogeorgia
07.2016 - Current
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. patients.
- Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of endo tubes, LMA's, anesthesia circuits and video laryngoscopes.
- Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.
- Maintained a high standard of care by adhering to strict infection control guidelines when handling anesthesia equipment.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting routine inspections and troubleshooting issues with anesthesia machines and devices.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by promptly preparing and customizing anesthesia delivery systems as required.
- Participated in consultations and preoperative assessments with anesthesiologists before surgeries.
- Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
- Improved patient comfort by assisting anesthesia providers with the timely administration of medications and monitoring.
- Assisted Anesthesia providers with nerve blocks via ultrasound.
Orthopedic Technologist/Pre-op/OR/Post-op/Anesthesia Technician
Forsyth Street Orthopedics
12.2013 - 07.2016
- Ensured a safe environment by maintaining cleanliness standards in exam rooms, procedure areas, and cast rooms.
- Optimized appointment scheduling to maximize clinic productivity without sacrificing quality of care.
- Conducted comprehensive examinations to assess the range of motion, muscle strength, reflexes, sensation levels leading to a better diagnosis.
- Participated in consultations and preoperative assessments with anesthesiologists before surgeries.
- Managed proper administration of prescribed anesthetics to patients ahead of surgical procedures.
- Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
- Promoted patient-centered care through empathetic interactions with patients and their families throughout the perioperative experience.
- Improved patient comfort by assisting anesthesia providers with the timely administration of medications and monitoring.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping of all relevant information about anesthesia interventions performed during surgery.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by promptly preparing and customizing anesthesia delivery systems as required.
- Minimized waste while maximizing resource availability, efficiently balancing inventory levels for essential supplies.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing ongoing support to surgical techs and providers throughout each procedure.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting routine inspections and troubleshooting issues with anesthesia machines and devices.
- Provided exceptional patient care, ensuring proper positioning during surgery to minimize discomfort or injury risk.
- Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Fitted appliances onto patients and made necessary adjustments.
- Handled tools and machinery with caution and precision to avoid costly mistakes and safety accidents.
- Maintained organized, neat workspace and removed all waste and debris to promote efficiency and optimal productivity.
- Decontaminated all equipment, instruments and supplies and cleaned and stocked carts, rooms and changed linen, as required.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes and instructed patients on proper crutch and cane walking.
- Assessed patient comfort related to cast and splints and assisted with comfort measures.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing efficient orthopedic casting and splinting.
Teachers Assistant
Little Lambs Preschool
09.2009 - 08.2011
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities and reviewing work.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Orthopedic Technology
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA07-2013
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled
Macon05-2011
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Medical ethics
- Post operative care
- Orthopedic device fitting
- Orthopedic bracing
- Orthopedic casting
- Splint application
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
- Patient positioning
- Suture removal
- Aseptic techniques
- Splinting
- Casting
- Splint crafting
- Brace fitting
Timeline
Orthopedic Technologist
Orthogeorgia
07.2016 - Current
Pre-op Technician
Orthogeorgia
07.2016 - Current
Operating Room Technician
Orthogeorgia
07.2016 - Current
Post-op Technician
Orthogeorgia
07.2016 - Current
Anesthesia Technician
Orthogeorgia
07.2016 - Current
Orthopedic Technologist/Pre-op/OR/Post-op/Anesthesia Technician
Forsyth Street Orthopedics
12.2013 - 07.2016
Teachers Assistant
Little Lambs Preschool
09.2009 - 08.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Georgia Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Orthopedic Technology
Central Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled
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