Katie Pennartz

Dedicated and detail-oriented healthcare professional with 9 years of hands-on experience in hospital settings, including surgical technology, patient monitoring, and critical care support. Skilled in maintaining sterile environments, anticipating surgical team needs, and ensuring workflow efficiency in high-pressure environments. Recognized for strong communication, patient advocacy, and commitment to quality care.

• Certified Surgical Technician, 01/01/20, Present
• CPR & Basic Life Support (BLS), 01/01/15, Present
• Certified Nurse Aide, 01/01/14, 01/01/20
• License Property & Casualty Insurance, 01/01/24, Present
• Licensed Life & Health Insurance, 01/01/25, Present

Available upon request

• Colonial Life, Wichita Falls, TX, Agency Development Manager, 11/01/24, Present, Build and maintain business relationships while introducing employee benefit programs., Lead benefit education meetings and coordinate enrollment services for employee groups.
• Nav Sav, Wichita Falls, TX, Account Manager / Sales Hybrid, 05/01/24, 11/01/24, Managed accounts across 15 different insurance carriers, ensuring clients received the best coverage options., Balanced sales and service responsibilities while meeting production goals.

• United Regional Health Care System, Wichita Falls, TX, Surgical Technologist, 10/01/20, 05/01/24, Prepared operating rooms, equipment, and instruments according to surgeon preference cards., Assisted surgical teams by anticipating needs and handing instruments during procedures., Collected and prepared tissue specimens for lab analysis., Collaborated with OR staff to maintain efficiency for scheduled and emergency procedures., Operated diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures., Safely transported patients to pre-op and surgical areas.
• United Regional Health Care System, Wichita Falls, TX, Resource Patient Care Assistant (PCA), 11/01/16, 10/01/20, Delivered direct patient care across Critical Care, Step Down/PCU, Med/Surg, Pediatrics, and Postpartum units., Performed vital signs monitoring, EKGs, glucose checks, and blood draws while preventing injury, infection, or contamination., Assisted patients with activities of daily living to support comfort and recovery., Accurately documented in Allscript and EPIC EMRs.
• United Regional Health Care System, Wichita Falls, TX, Avasys Surveillance Tech, 07/01/15, 11/01/16, Monitored up to 14 patients simultaneously to ensure safety and prevent self-harm., Documented patient activity and safety checks hourly in EMR., Alerted nursing staff when intervention was required.