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Overview
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CERTIFICATION
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MAKEDA TURNBULL

ST THOMAS,VI

Summary

To utilize my customer service skills and medical experience to further my work ability with a definite opportunity for growth and promotion.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Firefighter/EMT

VI Fire Service
06.2019 - Current
  • Ensure safe transport of patients
  • Administer appropriate medical treatment on scene and in route to the hospital, including basic first aid and CPR
  • Perform equipment inspections and safety on Fire and EMS vehicles
  • Collaborate with firefighters to extinguish fires, while protecting properties and saving lives
  • Operate on various firefighting equipment such as hose, ladder, etc
  • Maintain up to date status on BLS and AED
  • Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls
  • Leads out hose line, selects and operates hose nozzle, depending on type of fire, and directs stream of water or chemicals onto fire
  • Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or to assist individuals from burning structures
  • Assists in salvaging and cleanup operations, removing fire debris after fire is extinguished to locate hidden fires and prevent rekindle
  • Rescues victims from occupancies filled with heat, smoke, and toxic gases
  • Performs extrications by using a variety of extrication tools
  • Administers first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation to injured persons and those overcome by fire and smoke
  • Communicates with superior during fire by portable two-way radio
  • Displays effective communication skills and exhibits good listening and comprehension skills
  • Responds appropriately to questions, sharing necessary information with others, and writes clearly and informatively
  • Displays effective teamwork during emergencies
  • Participates in training in current firefighting methods and techniques
  • Assists in training programs
  • Participates in drills, demonstrations, and courses in hydraulics, pump operation and maintenance
  • Participates in continuing education and/or training to maintain EMT/Paramedic certification as required
  • Prepares clear, accurate, and complete reports, logs, and documents
  • Follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures.

Surgical and Central Sterile Technician

VI Urologic Center
02.2018 - 06.2019
  • Performed exceptional customer service while greeting and directing visitors/patients
  • Communicated effectively with other care providers by scheduling patients for surgery, reschedule surgery cases and cancel surgery cases
  • Completed charge sheet for biller
  • Checked in patients on clinic and surgery days
  • Helped position patients for surgery
  • Prepared and maintain a sterile field in the Operating room
  • Performed instrument and soft count before surgery and prior to closing incision
  • Labeled and collected specimens taken during surgery
  • Passed sterile instruments to surgeons
  • Gowned and gloved surgeon
  • Cut sutures when directed by surgeon
  • Assisted with draping the sterile field
  • Labeled and collected specimens taken during surgery
  • Sterilized instruments for surgery
  • Maintained daily logs
  • Assisted physician with office procedures
  • Prepared room for patient examination
  • Recorded patient’s medical history, vital signs, and updated patient information
  • Completed records by recording patient examination, treatment, and lab results.

Operating Room Surgical Technician

Schneider Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 09.2017
  • Prepared and maintained a sterile field in the operating room
  • Performed instrument and soft count before surgery and prior to closing incision
  • Labeled and collected specimens taken during surgery
  • Passed sterile instruments to surgeons and first assistant
  • Gowned and gloved surgeon and first assistant
  • Cut sutures when directed by surgeon
  • Assisted with moving patients on and off O.R bed
  • Assisted with positioning patients for surgery and holding extremities during draping
  • Assisted with making O.R bed and room turnover
  • Maintained a sterile field and with draping the sterile field
  • Cleaned and restocked the operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies and arranging instruments
  • Disassembled surgical setup after surgery and conduct a cleaning of the Operating Room as required.

Operating Room Unit Secretary

Schneider Regional Medical Center
09.2013 - 01.2016
  • Performed a range of clerical duties that support the operations of the unit
  • Performed exceptional customer service while greeting and directing visitors/patients
  • Assembled and alphabetizes patient charts
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and courteously
  • Notified the appropriate caregiver of the patient's needs
  • Communicated effectively with other care providers by scheduling patients for surgery, reschedule surgery cases and cancel surgery cases
  • Demonstrated my ability to multitask and great organizational skills
  • Assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on the unit
  • Answered unit telephone, transferring calls, answer call bells and door bells, determine when staff members should be paged and take and forward messages
  • Restocked supplies in the department as needed
  • Assisted in entering patient information in the Meditech computer system
  • Maintained nursing station in neat and orderly manner
  • Entered Operating Room charges into the Meditech System/Billing.

Emergency Room Unit Secretary

Schneider Regional Medical Center
04.2005 - 08.2013
  • Performed a range of clerical duties that support the operations of the unit
  • Performed exceptional customer service while greeting and directing visitors/patients
  • Assembled and alphabetizes patient charts
  • Answered unit telephone, transferring calls, determining when staff members should be paged and taking and forwarding messages
  • Restocked supplies in the department as needed
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and courteously, notifying the appropriate caregiver of the patient needs
  • Assisted in entering patient information in the Meditech computer system
  • Maintained nursing station in neat and orderly manner
  • Entered Emergency Room charges into the Meditech System/Billing.

Education

EMT

Raphael Wheatley Skill Center
St. Thomas, VI
09.2020

Nursing

University of The Virgin Islands St. Thomas
01.2009

Nursing Assistant

Massac’s School of Nursing St. Thomas
12.2003

Medical Assistant

Concorde Career Institute Ft
Lauderdale, FL
05.2003

High School Diploma - General Studies

Charlotte Amalie High School St
Thomas, VI
06.2001

Skills

  • Emergency Communications
  • Emergency Medical Treatment
  • National Certified EMT
  • Ambulance operation
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Fire Safety Awareness
  • Operating Room/Surgical Technician
  • Certified Medical Assistant
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Care
  • Customer Service Skills

CERTIFICATION

EMT-Basic Certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (Active)

National Certified Medical Assistant

CPR Certified


Timeline

Firefighter/EMT

VI Fire Service
06.2019 - Current

Surgical and Central Sterile Technician

VI Urologic Center
02.2018 - 06.2019

Operating Room Surgical Technician

Schneider Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 09.2017

Operating Room Unit Secretary

Schneider Regional Medical Center
09.2013 - 01.2016

Emergency Room Unit Secretary

Schneider Regional Medical Center
04.2005 - 08.2013

EMT

Raphael Wheatley Skill Center

Nursing

University of The Virgin Islands St. Thomas

Nursing Assistant

Massac’s School of Nursing St. Thomas

Medical Assistant

Concorde Career Institute Ft

High School Diploma - General Studies

Charlotte Amalie High School St

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