Kaylie Andrews
Kittery,ME
Summary
Highly-motivated, personable and dedicated individual with 13 years of healthcare experience. Strong understanding of surgical procedures and patient care. Knowledge of sterile techniques and surgical instrumentation. Committed to ensuring patient safety and supporting the surgical team for optimal outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technology Student
Great Bay Community College
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care throughout the surgical process.
- Ensured surgical team efficiency through precise instrument handling, sterility and anticipating surgeon's needs.
- Assisted surgeons in stressful or "non-routine" situations, demonstrating quick thinking and adaptability under pressure.
- Assisted in multiple surgical specialties, gaining valuable experience with different techniques and tools.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth by seeking feedback from supervisors and incorporating constructive criticism into practice improvements.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable and safe surgical environment for patients.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis
- Provided wound care with correct surgical dressings to promote healing and reduce risk of post-operative infections.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
New England Cancer Specialists
09.2023 - Current
- Patient intake, ROS, medication reconciliation, allergies, medical/family/social history
- Room patients for multiple providers at one time, maintaining a clean & stocked exam room
- Respond to any emergency call for an adverse reaction to any IV cancer treatment, receive report from nurses
- Administering/documenting IM or SQ cancer & hematologic treatments, routine vaccine/immunizations, COVID-19 vaccines, vitamin B-12
- Assist providers with bone marrow procedures while maintaining a sterile environment
- Ensure patient safety and satisfaction
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
York Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Room patients for multiple providers at one time, maintaining a clean & stocked exam room
- Patient intake, ROS, medication reconciliation, allergies, medical/family/social history
- Vital signs (manual BP by auscultation, HR, blood O2, weight)
- Administering & documenting routine vaccine/immunizations, COVID-19 vaccines, vitamin B-12, & Toradol (ketorolac tromethamine) injections
- Preparing/reconstituting Botox, nerve blocks, & trigger point injections per doctor’s instructions
- Responding to provider requests, medication refills, & prior authorizations within a timely manner
Medical Assistant Apprentice
York Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2023
- 4-6+ week rotations within OB/GYN, family practice, walk-in care, Pulmonary, Neurology, Diabetes/Endocrinology, Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease
- Room patients for multiple providers at one time, maintaining a clean & stocked exam room
- Patient intake, ROS, medication reconciliation, allergies, medical/family/social history
- Vital signs (manual BP by auscultation, HR, blood O2, height, weight, visual acuity)
- Prep exam rooms with instruments, follow proper sterilization methods, & assist providers with different procedures
- Conduct & collect in-house Hemoglobin A1c, routine urinalysis (pregnancy, drug screening), STD testing, COVID-19/strep/flu swabs
- Administering & documenting routine vaccine/immunizations, COVID-19 vaccines, vitamin B-12
Optometrist Technician
Kittery Optometric Associates
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Patient intake, ROS, medication reconciliation, allergies, medical/family/social history
- Room patients for multiple providers at one time
- Visual acuity, diagnostic testing (visual field, corneal topography, OCT retinal/macular scan/anterior segment, nevus/fundus photography)
- Administering proper eye drops/topical anesthetics
- Order contact lenses, & follow patient’s prescription
- Educate patients on eye drop administration, dry eye treatment, & contact lens insertion/removal
- Exceptional customer service while conducting phone triage
Ophthalmologist Technician
Eyesight Ophthalmic Services
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Patient intake, ROS, medication reconciliation, allergies, medical/family/social history
- Room patients for multiple providers at one time, handle 60+ patients on a daily basis
- Diagnostic testing (visual field, corneal topography, OCT retinal/macular scan/anterior segment, nevus/fundus photography, IOLM, A & B Scan, CCT measurements)
- Administering proper eye drops/topical anesthetics
- Perform basic eye exams, visual acuity, refractive exam for glasses prescriptions, slit lamp exams (surface of the eye, interocular angles/pressure)
- Preparing patients for in-office laser, biopsy procedures, & retinal injections
- Sanitation of surgical tools, disposing of biohazardous material, & SHARPS
- Informed consent to in-office procedures, & pre-surgical education
- Directly assisting providers with patient exams, following/communicating specific provider instructions, & medical terminology
- Educate patients (within scope of practice) on eye diseases, & provider treatment plans
- Office flow, being able to perform in high pressure/stressful situations
- Multitasking for entire shift
Dietary Aide (full-time) & Activities Assistant (per diem)
Durgin Pines
01.2012 - 09.2019
- Responsible for following and analysing each residents meal plan/diet according to their disease and/ or illness
- Prepare/serve food and drinks for over 60 residents that includes rehab and long-term residents
- Specific knowledge through education with caring for dementia, Alzheimer’s residents, and other disease and illnesses
- Coordinate scheduling efforts with internal nurses and other staff
- Handle sensitive situations with compassion, patience, and care
- Effectively communicate with resident’s spouses, children and other family members
- Provide group and 1on1 activities in order to improve the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well- being of the residents
- Assist Activities Director with assessing residents emotional, physical, and mental health via exams/ interviews
- Reporting any point of concern to Activities Director, HR, charge nurse
- Provide 1on1 emotional support
- Specific knowledge through education with caring for dementia, Alzheimer’s residents, and other disease and illnesses
- Handle sensitive situations with compassion, patience, and care
Education
Associates of Science Degree - Surgical Technology
Great Bay Community College
Pease, NH05.2025
Medical Assistant Apprenticeship/Certification -
York County Community College
Wells, ME06.2023
Bachelor of Science Degree - Health Science
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME05.2019
Skills
- Basic life support, CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multitasking Abilities
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Patient safety
- Surgical equipment handling
- Aseptic techniques
- Surgical instrumentation
- Surgical procedures
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), NBSTSA, 05/01/25
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), AAMA, 06/01/25
- BLS Certification, AHA, 10/02/24, Portland, ME
- CPR & First Aid Certified, 12/31/24, Portland, ME
- Naloxone (Narcan) Training, 2022
- CDC TCEO Vaccine/Immunization, 2022
- N95 Respirator Fit Tester Training, 09, 2022, Wells, ME
- Save a Life: Recognizing & Responding to Anaphylaxis, 10, 2022, FARE Food Allergy Academy
- Gerontology, 12, 2019
Timeline
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
New England Cancer Specialists
09.2023 - Current
Surgical Technology Student
Great Bay Community College
08.2023 - 05.2025
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
York Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2023
Medical Assistant Apprentice
York Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2023
Optometrist Technician
Kittery Optometric Associates
09.2021 - 08.2022
Ophthalmologist Technician
Eyesight Ophthalmic Services
09.2019 - 10.2021
Dietary Aide (full-time) & Activities Assistant (per diem)
Durgin Pines
01.2012 - 09.2019
Medical Assistant Apprenticeship/Certification -
York County Community College
Bachelor of Science Degree - Health Science
University of Southern Maine
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), NBSTSA, 05/01/25
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), AAMA, 06/01/25
- BLS Certification, AHA, 10/02/24, Portland, ME
- CPR & First Aid Certified, 12/31/24, Portland, ME
- Naloxone (Narcan) Training, 2022
- CDC TCEO Vaccine/Immunization, 2022
- N95 Respirator Fit Tester Training, 09, 2022, Wells, ME
- Save a Life: Recognizing & Responding to Anaphylaxis, 10, 2022, FARE Food Allergy Academy
- Gerontology, 12, 2019
Associates of Science Degree - Surgical Technology
Great Bay Community College
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