Kimberly Ward
Colfax,NC
Summary
I am a dedicated, reliable and result-oriented person aiming for a position that utilizes my experience, while offering new challenges. Meticulous medical assistant and certified surgical technologist with 10+ years of experience in medical field. Fantastic attention to detail, collaboration skills and typing.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Central Scheduler
Cone Health System
Greensboro, NC
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Scheduled surgeries for Cone Health System including 5 separate surgical facilities
- Expertly planned, scheduled and coordinated inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures
- Utilized EPIC to facilitate scheduling of surgical procedures
- Collaborated with surgery schedulers within the Cone Health System in order to provide all pertinent patient information prior to surgery
Clinical Instructor
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Clinical resource person for surgical technology students
- Responsible for student case assignments and clinical evaluations
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, allied health workers, and administrators to facilitate educational opportunities for students
- Promotes patient and student safety
- Serves as a role model for students
- Creates a positive and supportive learning environment
Surgical Technology Instructor
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC
04.2015 - 08.2018
- Graduated from Cape Fear Community College Teaching Academy April 2018
- Instructed students on core curriculum
- Prepared class activities that engage and excite students
- Created and maintained instructional material
- Regularly supplemented instruction with discussions about current surgical advancements and issues of interest to allied health professionals
- Provided a positive learning atmosphere that built student confidence.
- Serviced as clinical preceptor
- Produced flexible class lesson plans to respond to the changing needs of students
- Established senior class project in order to foster teamwork and professional pride
Certified Surgical Technologist
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
10.2012 - 10.2015
- Participated in multi-disciplinary team for cardiovascular open heart and endovascular surgeries including coronary artery bypass, valve replacement and/or repair, and aortic dissection repair
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during orthopedic surgeries including total joint arthroplasty, total joint revision surgery, arthroscopy, spinal fusion, ORIF, and trauma
- Provided coverage for all surgical specialties
- Preceptor of students and new employees
- Member of Ebola care team and Practice Counsel
Surgical First Assistant / Medical Assistant
Dr. Kamran Goudarzi, Scarless Vein Care
Wilmington, NC
09.2011 - 10.2012
- Surgical first assistant for open and endovascular procedures
- Managed surgery and clinic schedule
- Cataloged patient photos to illustrate treatment progress
- Obtained patient vital signs
- Maintained sufficient inventory of medical supplies
- Monitored medical equipment and troubleshot any issues
- Performed patient charting
Accounting Consultant / Bookkeeper
QuickTrainer, Inc
Wilmington, NC
04.2007 - 08.2010
- Quickbooks ProAdvisor
- Prepared monthly and annual financial statements, profit/loss reports and company balance sheets
- Analyzed and resolved complex accounting issues
- Accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and recording to the general ledger
- Responsible for company bank accounts and cash transactions
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Quickbooks, and various other financial software
NC Licensed Real Estate Appraiser
Ward Appraisal Company, LLC
Wilmington, NC
07.2000 - 04.2007
- Appraise real property to determine its value for purchase, sales, investment, mortgage, or loan purposes
- Extensive experience and knowledge of residential properties throughout New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties
- Specialized in high-end waterfront and water view properties
- Managed all financial aspects and reporting of appraisal company
Education
Continuing Education - Health Science
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 08.2013 - 08.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC 05.2009 - 05.2012
Skills
EPIC Proficiency
Timeline
Central Scheduler
Cone Health System
06.2019 - 01.2021
Clinical Instructor
Guilford Technical Community College
01.2019 - 05.2019
Surgical Technology Instructor
Cape Fear Community College
04.2015 - 08.2018
Continuing Education - Health Science
Grand Canyon University
08.2013 - 08.2014
Certified Surgical Technologist
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
10.2012 - 10.2015
Surgical First Assistant / Medical Assistant
Dr. Kamran Goudarzi, Scarless Vein Care
09.2011 - 10.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Cape Fear Community College
05.2009 - 05.2012
Accounting Consultant / Bookkeeper
QuickTrainer, Inc
04.2007 - 08.2010
NC Licensed Real Estate Appraiser
Ward Appraisal Company, LLC
07.2000 - 04.2007
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