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Kimberly Rhodes

Pueblo,CO

Summary

Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel with a strong work ethic.

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant Owner/Operator

Self
07.2021 - Current
  • Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts, and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Supervised daily activities of restaurant and 9 employees.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.

Certified Surgical Technologist/Specialty Coordinator

Parkview Medical Center
06.2015 - 10.2021
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Liaised between vendors and operating room teams, ensuring availability of requisite instruments and equipment, including loaned and specialty devices.
  • Worked with charge nurse to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Coordinated acquisition of surgical services and specialized equipment.
  • Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.

Mail Carrier

United States Postal Service
04.2006 - 05.2013
  • Directly interacted with customers to deliver mail, packages and ordered goods.
  • Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
  • Collected mail from letter boxes on specific route both on foot and by vehicle.
  • Operated vehicles and equipment to transport packages and mail pieces.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Medical Transcriptionist

Self
01.1998 - 01.2006
  • Maintained security and privacy of records to protect patients and providers.
  • Transcribed sensitive documents with complete confidentiality.
  • Accurately documented medical dictation to record patient care records.
  • Recorded information using word processing, dictation and transcription software and equipment.
  • Expertly transcribed medical reports for variety of physicians in hospital setting.
  • Demonstrated excellent skills to understand diverse accents and dialects.
  • Submitted electronic/paper claims documentation for timely filing.

Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Colorado Mental Health Institute Pueblo
04.1994 - 06.1996
  • Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
  • Charted on each patient daily.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
  • Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
  • Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
  • Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO

Skills

  • Document management
  • MS Office
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Relationship development
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Problem resolution
  • Menu development
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Staff Management
  • Waste Reduction
  • Labor Cost Controls
  • Vendor Relations
  • Schedule Management
  • Operations Management
  • Small business operations
  • Business Planning
  • Staff Supervision
  • Inventory Management
  • POS System Operation

Accomplishments

    Chapter Chairperson of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Greater Pueblo Area Chapter 2010-present

    Grant recipient from the Philanthropic Education Organization in 2015

    Scholarship recipient from the Pueblo Community College Foundation

Certification

  • Certified Food Protection Manager, State Food Safety - August 2021 - August 2026
  • Certified Surgical Technologist License - May 2016

Timeline

Restaurant Owner/Operator

Self
07.2021 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist/Specialty Coordinator

Parkview Medical Center
06.2015 - 10.2021

Mail Carrier

United States Postal Service
04.2006 - 05.2013

Medical Transcriptionist

Self
01.1998 - 01.2006

Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Colorado Mental Health Institute Pueblo
04.1994 - 06.1996

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Pueblo Community College

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