Lakima Monique Newsome
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Surgical Technologist excited to bring 10 plus years of medical terminology background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Surgical Technologist Labor and Delivery
Aya Healthcare
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated closely with surgeons and nurses to ensure seamless communication and teamwork during operations.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives, staying updated on industry best practices for safe surgical care provision.
- Reduced risk of infection through diligent maintenance of a clean and sterile operating room environment.
Surgical Technologist
Duke University Hospital The Birthing Center
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, surgery procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Reimbursement Case Manager
TrialCard
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Complete medical and/or pharmacy benefit investigations, identify and facilitate submission of required documentation for payer/plan review for prior authorization, step edit identification and appeals according to program standard operating procedures
- Maintains records in accordance with applicable standards and regulations
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Surgical Technologist
UNC Health Rex (Temp)
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisting surgeon during C-sections and vaginal deliveries
- Stocking supplies
- Transporting patients
- Prepping patients for surgery , inserting Foley catheters
- Assisting nurse with newborn after birth including measurements, heart rate and connecting proper identifications on both parents and baby.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Phlebotomist
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS PSC
12.2016 - 04.2021
- Performing phlebotomy at Patient service center
- Processing specimens for courier pickup supply ordering and monthly metrics
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Phlebotomy Instructor
CareOne institute
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Prepare students with skills and competency to become experienced and skillful phlebotomist.
- Supported students with one-on-one coaching in career pursuits and post-program next steps.
- Taught hands-on and didactic portions of lab-based courses in adherence with IEC standards for curriculum development.
- Trained students in industry-leading sanitation and hygiene protocol to improve career readiness.
- Maintained up-to-date North Carolina Phlebotomy Technician certification to sustain program relevance.
- Taught vein selection and blood extraction protocol in real-time with demonstration materials and in clinical settings.
Surgical Technologist
RALEIGH ENDOSCOPY CENTER
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Assisting physicians
- During Endoscopies and Colonoscopies cleaning and restocking scopes
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
Certified Phlebotomist
LABCORP
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Performing Phlebotomy on adults and Pediatric patients
- Providing excellent customer service to patients processing specimens and packaging them for laboratory pickup
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Lead Phlebotomist
CLINICAL LABORATORY MANAGEMENT
01.2008 - 03.2013
- Perform Phlebotomy on Patients of all ages Assist Phlebotomy Supervisor with various tasks help train new employees visit various accounts to assure accurate and proper functioning.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Promoted mission, vision, and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Certified Phlebotomist /floater
BIO REFERENCE ELMWOOD PARK
10.2005 - 01.2008
- Travel to different locations to perform phlebotomy in Doctors offices, Jails, nursing homes
- Obtaining proper specimens from patients collecting information from patients to insure proper processing in specimens.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Education
ASSOCIATES - Applied Science
Berkeley College
Woodland Park, NJ09.2015
DIPLOMA - Surgical Technology
Dover Business College
10.2012
Technical Diploma - Medical Assisting
Berdan Institute
04.2002
DIPLOMA - College Prep
Eastside High School
Paterson, NJ06.1999
Skills
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Patient confidentiality
- Specimen collection
- Suturing
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Wound Dressing
- Data Entry
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Workplace Safety
- Efficiency Improvement
- Trauma Care
Timeline
Travel Surgical Technologist Labor and Delivery
Aya Healthcare
11.2023 - 05.2024
Surgical Technologist
Duke University Hospital The Birthing Center
05.2022 - 09.2023
Reimbursement Case Manager
TrialCard
01.2022 - 05.2022
Surgical Technologist
UNC Health Rex (Temp)
09.2020 - 06.2021
Phlebotomy Instructor
CareOne institute
09.2018 - 01.2020
Phlebotomist
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS PSC
12.2016 - 04.2021
Surgical Technologist
RALEIGH ENDOSCOPY CENTER
05.2016 - 12.2016
Certified Phlebotomist
LABCORP
03.2014 - 09.2015
Lead Phlebotomist
CLINICAL LABORATORY MANAGEMENT
01.2008 - 03.2013
Certified Phlebotomist /floater
BIO REFERENCE ELMWOOD PARK
10.2005 - 01.2008
ASSOCIATES - Applied Science
Berkeley College
DIPLOMA - Surgical Technology
Dover Business College
Technical Diploma - Medical Assisting
Berdan Institute
DIPLOMA - College Prep
Eastside High School