Kristen R. Barnes
Jonesboro,GA
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Administrative Assistant/Surgical Technologist
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
04.2018 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of surgical procedures and patient information, contributing to streamlined documentation and effective patient care.
- Assisted in the development of updated policies and procedures for the surgical department, resulting in improved safety measures and overall efficiency.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
Surgical Technologist
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Temporary position
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project success, resulting in improved workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients, improving overall health outcomes.
- Assisted physicians in conducting medical examinations, increasing efficiency and thoroughness of patient assessments.
- Coordinated discharge planning with interdisciplinary teams, facilitating seamless transitions from hospital to home or other facilities.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights within a healthcare setting ensuring proper treatment is received.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care.
Surgical Technologist
Northeast Georgia Health Systems
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Temporary position
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project success, resulting in improved workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients, improving overall health outcomes.
- Assisted physicians in conducting medical examinations, increasing efficiency and thoroughness of patient assessments.
- Coordinated discharge planning with interdisciplinary teams, facilitating seamless transitions from hospital to home or other facilities.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights within a healthcare setting ensuring proper treatment is received.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care.
Surgical Technologist
Physicians Regional Medical Center
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Temporary position
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project success, resulting in improved workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients, improving overall health outcomes.
- Assisted physicians in conducting medical examinations, increasing efficiency and thoroughness of patient assessments.
- Coordinated discharge planning with interdisciplinary teams, facilitating seamless transitions from hospital to home or other facilities.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights within a healthcare setting ensuring proper treatment is received.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care.
Certified Surgical Tech/ Medical Assistant
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Consulted IT for technical issues
- Screened visitors according to hospital polices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care for patients in various settings.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
Certified Surgical Technologist
University Of Mississippi Medical Center
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Temporary position
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project success, resulting in improved workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients, improving overall health outcomes.
- Assisted physicians in conducting medical examinations, increasing efficiency and thoroughness of patient assessments.
- Coordinated discharge planning with interdisciplinary teams, facilitating seamless transitions from hospital to home or other facilities.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights within a healthcare setting ensuring proper treatment is received.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care.
Certified Surgical Technologist
OCH Regional Medical Center
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Temporary position
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project success, resulting in improved workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients, improving overall health outcomes.
- Assisted physicians in conducting medical examinations, increasing efficiency and thoroughness of patient assessments.
- Coordinated discharge planning with interdisciplinary teams, facilitating seamless transitions from hospital to home or other facilities.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights within a healthcare setting ensuring proper treatment is received.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA08.2018
Associates of Science - Surgical Technology
East Central Community College
Decatur01.2014
Associate Of Science -
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS08.2013
Skills
- HIPAA Proficiency
- EPIC EMR
- Daily Workflows
- Basic Life Support
- Sterile Field Management
- Time Management
- Electronic Medical Records Management
- Active Listening
- Operation Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising or Activities
- Quality Control Analysis
- Operations Analysis
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Monitoring
- Coordination
- Service-Orientation
- Troubleshooting
Certification
NBNSTA
SCRUM MASTER
CPR
CST
MEDICAL ASST./ CODING
Timeline
Administrative Assistant/Surgical Technologist
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
04.2018 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
09.2017 - 11.2017
Surgical Technologist
Northeast Georgia Health Systems
05.2017 - 07.2017
Surgical Technologist
Physicians Regional Medical Center
01.2017 - 04.2017
Certified Surgical Tech/ Medical Assistant
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
07.2016 - 01.2017
Certified Surgical Technologist
University Of Mississippi Medical Center
05.2015 - 06.2016
Certified Surgical Technologist
OCH Regional Medical Center
11.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science -
Clayton State University
Associates of Science - Surgical Technology
East Central Community College
Associate Of Science -
East Central Community College
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