Katherine Laumeister
Kingman
Summary
Experienced Unit Coordinator with over 16 years of experience in hospital setting. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OB Surgical Technologist
Kingman Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Nursing Unit Coordinator
Kingman Regional Medical Center
02.2008 - Current
- Inventoried supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
- Assign rooms for patients
- Report sheets
- Data entry
- Back up birth recorder
- Preceptor
- schedule surgeries and inductions
- Hearing screens
- Transferring of patients
- Chart checks
- Getting vaginal tables ready
- Assisting in deliveries
- Breaking down tables after delivery
Picker/Warehouse Stocker
American Woodmark
04.2004 - 02.2008
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Operated PC and RF-based computer systems for inventory management.
- Compared received packages against shipping documents.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
Paralegal Externship
Prosecutor's Office
02.2007 - 05.2007
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
Laundry Attendant
Hill Top Motel
08.2005 - 02.2007
- Operated laundry equipment and loaded machines, paying careful attention to capacity restrictions.
- Set up wash and dry cycles with appropriate settings such as spin speed, temperature and cleaning agents.
- Operated traditional and computer-operated washers and dryers while observing all safety protocols.
- Loaded and unloaded machines, ironed pieces and folded cleaned items.
- Operated smaller washers and dryers to process specialty items or special requests for guests.
Retail Sales Associate
Murphy's Outpost
08.2001 - 08.2004
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Inventory
- Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits or exchanges.
- Logged reports, expenses, receipts and sales documents into digital database.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Mohave Community College
Kingman, AZ05-2025
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Mohave Community College
Kingman, AZ12-2024
Associates - Paralegal
Las Vegas College
Las Vegas, NV05.2007
Skills
- Patient Data Confidentiality
- Quality Patient Care
- Inpatient Services
- Customer Experience
- Administrative Duties
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Manage Records
- MEDITECH EHR Software
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Status Updates
- Patient Admission
- Code Compliance
Accomplishments
Preceptor
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NRP
NAS
Clinical Ladder
Timeline
OB Surgical Technologist
Kingman Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Nursing Unit Coordinator
Kingman Regional Medical Center
02.2008 - Current
Paralegal Externship
Prosecutor's Office
02.2007 - 05.2007
Laundry Attendant
Hill Top Motel
08.2005 - 02.2007
Picker/Warehouse Stocker
American Woodmark
04.2004 - 02.2008
Retail Sales Associate
Murphy's Outpost
08.2001 - 08.2004
ACLS
BLS
NRP
NAS
Clinical Ladder
Associate of Applied Science -
Mohave Community College
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Mohave Community College
Associates - Paralegal
Las Vegas College
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