Kelly Birkemeyer
New Ulm,MN
Summary
I have 7 years of experience with individuals who have or are experiencing a Mental Health Crisis. My biggest strength is communications and understanding these individuals. I have a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, consistently adaptable to changing needs. Reliable and capable, with strong understanding of safety protocols and effective communication skills.
Experienced in operating endoscopic equipment with a focus on maintaining safety protocols and operational standards. Demonstrated ability to assist in patient preparation, enhancing comfort and reducing anxiety during procedures. Proficient in maintaining sterile environments and managing instruments effectively, while collaborating with medical staff to optimize workflow and patient care processes. Skilled in cleaning and disinfecting endoscopic tools, ensuring compliance with infection control standards throughout all procedures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
New Ulm Medical Center
New Ulm, MN
01.2022 - Current
- Operated endoscopic equipment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Assisted in patient preparation for procedures, improving patient comfort and reducing anxiety.
- Maintained a sterile environment, effectively managing instruments and supplies during procedures.
- Collaborated with medical staff to streamline workflow and enhance patient care.
- Prepared endoscopy room for gastrointestinal procedures at hospital endoscopy suite
- Cleaned and high-level disinfected endoscopes, accessories, and reusable procedure tools
- Safely transported endoscopic scopes and supplies between sterile processing and procedure areas to maintain workflow efficiency. and supplies between sterile processing and procedure areas
- Assisted nurses and physicians during colonoscopy and upper endoscopy procedures
- Verified equipment readiness and promptly reported malfunctioning scope systems to ensure operational efficiency.
- Followed infection control, safety, and patient privacy standards throughout shifts
- Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopies, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, enteroscopies and biopsies.
- Communicated effectively with nursing staff concerning patient needs throughout procedure processes.
- Adhered to operating and safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing endoscopes and equipment.
Mental Health Coordinator
New Ulm Medical Center
New Ulm, MN
01.2022 - 01.2026
- Supervised patients, diffused stressful situations, coordinated meal passes, set up patient rooms, assisted patients with form completion, supported RN, charted and documented, took vitals, and addressed day-to-day patient needs.
- Communicated patient care needs with nurses, therapists, and physicians to ensure comprehensive treatment.
- Maintained confidential records and organized mental health case files to support efficient case management.
Corrections Deputy
Martin County Law Enforcement
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Monitored inmate behavior to uphold regulations and enhance safety protocols.
- Assisted in crisis intervention, utilizing de-escalation techniques to effectively resolve conflicts.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to maintain security and operational integrity.
- Facilitated inmate transportation to court appearances and medical appointments.
Education
High School Diploma - Basic
New Ulm Senior High
New Ulm, MNSkills
- CPR Certified, BLS, EMR, Patient safety protocols, Team building, Patient emotional support
- Endoscope processing
- High-level disinfection
- Scope tracking
- Procedure room setup
- Patient preparation
- Equipment maintenance
- Infection control
- Medical documentation
- Workflow coordination
- Patient advocacy
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Endoscopic procedures
- High-level disinfection
- Patient care
- Endoscopy setup
- Records management
- Quality control
- Direct patient care
- Specimen preparation
- Vital signs
- Specimen collection
- Infection control
- Endoscopic maintenance
- Scope troubleshooting
- Specimen preparation
- Sterilization techniques
Timeline
Corrections Deputy
Martin County Law Enforcement
10.2024 - 10.2025
Endoscopy Technician
New Ulm Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Mental Health Coordinator
New Ulm Medical Center
01.2022 - 01.2026
High School Diploma - Basic
New Ulm Senior High