KRISTIN KINSLEY
CHANDLER,AZ
Summary
Exceptional eye to detail. Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeons as well as other members in the operating room. Committed to ensuring efficiency and safety while being proactive in all aspects of the surgical field. Professional healthcare worker with extensive experience in surgical settings, prepared to excel in high-pressure environment. Proven ability to assist in complex cardiovascular surgeries, ensuring sterile and efficient operations. Valued team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability, possessing strong technical skills and reliability.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist CVOR
Phoenix Childrens Hospital
05.2019 - Current
- Prepares and sets up operating room for surgical procedures and organizes sterile areas, instruments, and equipment in accordance with established procedure, department, and physician requirements and standards
- Handles and cares for specific instrumentation to prevent breakage and damage
- Reviews requirements of patient, physician, and procedure idiosyncrasies to assess set up, equipment, and supply needs
- Communicates with procedural team to provide for thorough preparedness
- Seeks guidance from appropriate source for performing or assisting with procedures as needed based on level of personal expertise
- Handles and labels all specimens
- Suggests and assists update and maintain physician preference cards
- Pulls cases prior to procedure
Patient Placement Coordinator
Banner Health
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information during all stages of the placement process.
- Provided ongoing training for team members on best practices in patient placement coordination, ensuring high-quality service levels were maintained at all times.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to patient placement, ensuring all processes were in compliance with relevant regulations and accreditation standards.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case updates, challenges faced, and brainstorm innovative solutions for enhanced patient care delivery.
Patient Care Assistant
Cardon Children's Medical Center
05.2013 - 08.2014
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Emergency Room Technician
Banner Health
10.2011 - 05.2013
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Banner Health
04.2011 - 10.2011
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
Education
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - CERTIFIED SURGICAL tECHNICIAN
GATEWAY COMMUMITY COLLEGE
01.2019
PRE REQUISETS-NURSING -
MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2013
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT -
MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2009
Skills
- STRONG WORK ETHIC
- POSITIVE ATTITUDE
- ABLE TO USE CRITICAL THINKING
- PROBLEM SOLVING
- Operating Room Safety
- Infection control measures
Websites
Accomplishments
- Built strong relationships with surgeons and learned set up preferences to streamline surgeries.
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Additional Information
BLS Certification
Fingerprint Clearance Card
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist CVOR
Phoenix Childrens Hospital
05.2019 - Current
Patient Placement Coordinator
Banner Health
08.2015 - 06.2017
Patient Care Assistant
Cardon Children's Medical Center
05.2013 - 08.2014
Emergency Room Technician
Banner Health
10.2011 - 05.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Banner Health
04.2011 - 10.2011
PRE REQUISETS-NURSING -
MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT -
MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - CERTIFIED SURGICAL tECHNICIAN
GATEWAY COMMUMITY COLLEGE
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