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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
2020.04 - 2024.06
  • 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
2022.07 - 2022.12
  • 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
2019.01 - 2020.01
  • 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
2017.10 - 2019.02
  • 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, FL
12.2018

Certification of Completion - Home Health

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
07.2017

Associate of Arts - Health Sciences

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
08.2016

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
2022.07 - 2022.12

Endoscopy Technician

Florida Medical Clinic
2020.04 - 2024.06

Surgical Technologist

South Tampa Surgery Center
2019.01 - 2020.01

Patient Service Representative

Womens Care Florida
2017.10 - 2019.02

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Keiser University

Certification of Completion - Home Health

Hillsborough Community College

Associate of Arts - Health Sciences

Santa Fe College
Kayla Fernandez