LaSandra Perkins
Kathleen,Georgia
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OR Scheduler
Atrium Healthcare
03.2025 - Current
- Reduced scheduling conflicts and ensured timely execution of tasks through proactive rescheduling and resource allocation adjustments.
- Ensuring the schedule is optimized for efficient use of resources, minimizing delays, and accommodating urgent or emergency cases.
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through diligent scheduling coordination, ensuring all deliverables were met within agreed timeframes.
Anesthesia Technician
Atrium Healthcare
03.2020 - Current
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting routine inspections and troubleshooting issues with anesthesia machines and devices.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing ongoing support to anesthesia providers throughout each procedure.
- Provided exceptional patient care, ensuring proper positioning during surgery to minimize discomfort or injury risk.
- Maintained a high standard of care by adhering to strict infection control guidelines when handling anesthesia equipment.
- Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.
- Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
- Assisted in successful surgeries through effective communication and collaboration with fellow healthcare professionals.
- Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anesthesia provider.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by promptly preparing and customizing anesthesia delivery systems as required.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe operating environment by consistently adhering to regulatory guidelines and hospital policies related to anesthesia support services.
- Adjusted and monitored injectable and inhaled anesthesia and sedation by thoroughly assessing vitals and health of patients.
- Enhanced overall patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance and clear communication throughout the entire surgical process.
- Promoted patient-centered care through empathetic interactions with patients and their families throughout the perioperative experience.
- Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until anesthesiologist arrived.
Medical Receptionist
Atrium Healthcare
07.2008 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical office policies.
- Managed high call volumes, directing calls to appropriate departments while maintaining a polite and professional demeanor.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Provided compassionate customer service, creating a welcoming atmosphere for patients and their families.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently managing the front desk operations and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
- Assisted healthcare providers with administrative tasks, enabling them to focus on quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient experience by maintaining clean, organized reception area.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Healthcare
07.2007 - 03.2025
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
Moniter Technician
Atrium Healthcare
07.2007 - 08.2013
- Promoted a positive work environment through active collaboration with peers, supervisors, and other healthcare professionals within the facility.
- Maintained updated knowledge on cardiac arrhythmias, contributing to better patient care and monitoring outcomes.
- Troubleshot monitor equipment issues, ensuring uninterrupted surveillance of patients'' heart activity.
- Managed multiple telemetry systems simultaneously, maintaining attention to detail and high-quality care for all monitored patients.
- Facilitated smooth transitions in patient care by accurately reporting pertinent information during shift hand-offs between Monitor Technician colleagues.
- Adhered to strict hospital protocols regarding patient privacy and confidentiality throughout daily tasks and interactions.
- Assisted in the training of new Monitor Technicians, promoting a cohesive team environment and efficient workflow.
- Ensured proper functioning of telemetry units through regular maintenance checks, reducing downtime and potential errors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jackson Olin High
Birmingham05.2000
Skills
- Computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Data entry
- Strong work ethic
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Medical terminology
- Recordkeeping proficiency
- Multi-line phone proficiency
- Administrative background
Certification
Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
OR Scheduler
Atrium Healthcare
03.2025 - Current
Anesthesia Technician
Atrium Healthcare
03.2020 - Current
Medical Receptionist
Atrium Healthcare
07.2008 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Healthcare
07.2007 - 03.2025
Moniter Technician
Atrium Healthcare
07.2007 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Jackson Olin High