Detail-oriented casting technician with experience in patient care and orthopedic procedures. Proven ability to instruct patients and collaborate with healthcare teams, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Casting Technician
UW Health Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Madison
06.2024 - Current
Applied casting and traction techniques following established practices.
Instructed patients on proper use of crutches and braces to promote mobility and independence post-injury.
Provided wound care services such as changing dressings or applying topical ointments.
Collaborated with healthcare team to discuss patient treatment plans effectively.
Performed medical history reviews and prepared patient charts for orthopedic surgeons.
Recorded patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure before surgeries.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Badger Athletic Performance Lab at UW-Madison
Madison
05.2021 - 08.2021
Conducted athlete performance assessments and collected data to support research objectives.
Maintained field equipment to ensure reliability and accuracy in experiments.
Prepared research materials and presentations, facilitating effective communication of findings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology: Biomedical Sciences
North Central College
Naperville, IL
05-2024
Skills
Casting techniques
Equipment maintenance
Patient documentation
Patient instruction
Team collaboration
Effective communication
Timeline
Casting Technician
UW Health Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
06.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Badger Athletic Performance Lab at UW-Madison
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology: Biomedical Sciences
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