Keyanna Peterson
Des Moines
Summary
Hardworking operator in various fields well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling medical and inspection tasks.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Machine Operator
Arconic
Urbandale
08.2022 - 07.2025
- Operated machinery to produce aluminum products efficiently.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality and safety standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to prevent downtime.
- Trained new operators on equipment use and safety procedures.
- Inspected finished products for defects and compliance with specifications.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
Production Worker
American Ordnance
Middletown
04.2019 - 07.2022
- Operated machinery to assemble products according to specifications.
- Maintained equipment and ensured proper functionality during production runs.
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling materials in the production area.
Surgical Technologist
Great River Medical Center
West Burlington
10.2015 - 04.2019
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various medical procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools and support.
- Maintained sterile environments and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
West Burlington
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Assisted dentists during procedures by providing necessary instruments and supplies.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Managed patient records using dental software, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean, organized work environment.
- Provided compassionate support to patients, addressing concerns and ensuring comfort.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Education
General Education Diploma
Davenport, IASkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Production monitoring
- Safety compliance
- Quality inspection
- Dental software usage
- Customer service
- Compliance adherence
- Safety procedures
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Exam room setups
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Impression taking skills
- Patient education
- Patient care coordination
- Appointment scheduling
- Oral surgery assistance
- Patient data gathering
- OSHA regulations
- Dental staff assistance
- Sterile technique
- Patient safety
- Medical terminology
- Quality assurance
- Stress management
- Biological specimen collection
- OR preparation
- OB/GYN procedures
- Critical thinking
- Safe sharps disposal
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Surgical site preparation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Dressing wounds
- Surgical assistance
- Workplace safety
- Sterile processing support
- Nursing support
- Scrub assistance
- Patient preparation
- HIPAA proficiency
- Infection control protocols
- Anatomy
- Tool usage
- Attention to detail
- Power tool operation
Timeline
Machine Operator
Arconic
08.2022 - 07.2025
Production Worker
American Ordnance
04.2019 - 07.2022
Surgical Technologist
Great River Medical Center
10.2015 - 04.2019
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
08.2013 - 10.2015
General Education Diploma