kimeon thompson
Hartford,CT
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Assistant and Safety Supervisor with a proven track record at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital and Atlantic LNG. Expert in hazard identification, safety training, and fostering teamwork. Achieved significant improvements in operating room efficiency and workplace safety through innovative strategies and effective collaboration. Skilled in emergency preparedness and environmental management, ensuring high standards of care and safety.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Anastasia Tech/surgical Assistant
Trinity Health of New England
Hartford, CT
08.2024 - Current
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
- Participated in pre-operative consultations, offering vital input on patient conditions and surgical approach.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgeries with efficient room turnover times.
- Contributed to successful surgeries, anticipating surgeon needs and promptly delivering instruments.
- Ensured patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment throughout surgery.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
Safety Coordinator
Safety Enviromental Company
New York
10.2011 - 03.2020
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
- Created an open line of communication between employees and management regarding safety concerns, fostering a collaborative approach to problemsolving.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
Surgical Assistant
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
New York, NY
09.2012 - Current
- Ensured patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment throughout surgery.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgeries with efficient room turnover times.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Provided mentorship to new Surgical Assistants in order to maintain high levels of competency within the team.
- Contributed to successful surgeries, anticipating surgeon needs and promptly delivering instruments.
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency with diligent preparation and organization of operating rooms.
Safety Supervisor
Atlantic LNG
Trinidad And Tobago,WI
08.2001 - 07.2011
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Offered staff coaching on observed at-risk work habits to minimize accidents and increase workplace safety.
- Established strong relationships with local first responders, facilitating collaboration during emergency situations or drills within the facility.
- Led employee training on safe usage of equipment.
- Participated in safety meetings by answering questions from staff members.
- Mentored and managed team of safety specialists and enforced safety protocols among associates.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for new projects, ensuring all necessary precautions were taken to maintain worker safety.
- Reviewed company processes and suggested methods that would improve overall safety for employees.
- Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
Education
Certificate - Safety And Environmental
ANDO TRAINING
Long Island City, NYCertificate - Occupational Health And Safety
Safety Management International
Trinidad And Tobago Occupational Health And Safety
Colombia Southern University
Online Nebosh International Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety
Sheild Training Limited
Online Certificate Of Technical Studies - Surgical Tech
Mandl School of Allied Health
Manhattan, NY09.2018
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Building Fire Safety Systems
Cooper Union For The Advancement of Science And Ar
Cooper Square Manhattan NY08.2010
Skills
- Permit to Work
- Workplace inspections
- Hazard Identification
- Safety policies
- Accident investigation
- Safety Training
- Confined Space Entry
- Incident Reporting
- Environmental management
- Emergency Preparedness
- Air Quality Monitoring
- Asbestos Management
- Industrial hygiene
- Fall protection
- Accident Prevention
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Safety audits
- Construction safety
- Safety program development
- Hazardous waste management
Timeline
Anastasia Tech/surgical Assistant
Trinity Health of New England
08.2024 - Current
Surgical Assistant
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
09.2012 - Current
Safety Coordinator
Safety Enviromental Company
10.2011 - 03.2020
Safety Supervisor
Atlantic LNG
08.2001 - 07.2011
Certificate - Safety And Environmental
ANDO TRAINING
Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety
Safety Management International
Occupational Health And Safety
Colombia Southern University
Nebosh International Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety
Sheild Training Limited
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Surgical Tech
Mandl School of Allied Health
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Building Fire Safety Systems
Cooper Union For The Advancement of Science And Ar