Kayla Fernandez
Summary
Driven individual with a passion for healthcare and 8 years of experience in multi specialties. Highly organized with exceptional direct patient care skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
Florida Medical Clinic
04.2020 - 06.2024
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Handled inventory and preparation for upcoming procedures by ensuring rooms were stocked and set-up for patients.
- Assisted in the collection of diagnostic specimens during endoscopic procedures, ensuring proper labeling and handling for accurate laboratory analysis.
- Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
- Reduced risk of infection through scope reprocessing, disinfection, and maintenance of endoscopes and accessories.
Endoscopy Technician
Baptist Medical Center East
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Sterilize and prepare rooms and equipment, such as scope trouble shooting, before and after procedures.
- Assist with endoscopic procedures by effectively helping physicians with scope insertions, biopsies, and polypectomies.
- Collect specimens from patients and label them according to hospital policy. Ensure the field remains sterile while collecting and delivering specimens.
- Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance; including the use of travel carts in the ICU.
Surgical Technologist
South Tampa Surgery Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Assisted physicians in conducting nerve blocks and other invasive procedures (Spinal cord stimulator implants, Percutaneous discectomy, Radio Frequency Ablation)
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
Patient Service Representative
Womens Care Florida
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed patient registration process, confirming data accuracy and completeness.
- Filed and maintained patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Verified insurance eligibility and coverage for patients.
- Took copayments and compiled daily financial records.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Keiser University
Tampa, FL12.2018
Certification of Completion - Home Health
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL07.2017
Associate of Arts - Health Sciences
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL08.2016
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Endoscopic/Pain Managment Procedures
- High-Level Disinfection
- Patient records administration
- Patient Registration
- Insurance Verification
- Appointment Scheduling
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
Baptist Medical Center East
07.2022 - 12.2022
Endoscopy Technician
Florida Medical Clinic
04.2020 - 06.2024
Surgical Technologist
South Tampa Surgery Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Patient Service Representative
Womens Care Florida
10.2017 - 02.2019
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Keiser University
Certification of Completion - Home Health
Hillsborough Community College
Associate of Arts - Health Sciences
Santa Fe College
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