McKenzie Johnson
Shannon,MS
Summary
Motivated professional adept at handling instruments, supplies, and equipment for non-invasive to minimally invasive procedures. Well versed in all operating room activities with a commitment to upholding the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures. Excited to bring several year background to growing organization.
Seasoned professional with several years of success in supporting surgeons during wide range of surgical procedures. Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned cases to sustain patient flows.
Focused professional well versed in wide range procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by national board of surgical technology and surgical assisting.
Hardworking and knowledgeable problem-solver with excellent professional background over extensive career in healthcare. Experienced in monitoring patients before, during and after procedures to deliver exceptional care. Skillfully examine, dress, and protect wounds to boost healing.
Ambitious professional with experience facilitating physical and psychosocial needs of surgical patients. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Fosters relationships and coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Talented professional with several years' experience in preparing, maintaining and anticipating instrument and procedure needs. Expertise the field. Proven leader focused on developing highly collaborative surgical support teams.
Detail-oriented surgical support staff effective at organizing instruments and supplies before and during procedures. Well-versed in maintaining sterile fields and unobstructed views to promote surgical success. Organized multitasker with good communication skills.
Fastidious professional with many years in healthcare, excited to bring talent and expertise to new company. Highly adept in preparing operating rooms, testing, and maintaining equipment and preparing patients for surgery. Well versed in aseptic techniques and infection control measures.
Proficient professional offering several-year background to growing surgical team. Well versed in setting up operating rooms, preparing patients for surgery, collecting tissues for lab analysis and assisting surgeons during procedures. Adept at maintaining patient charts using software.
Methodical professional with expertise in anticipating surgeons' needs and assisting with non-invasive and invasive procedures. Offering several years of experience with large healthcare organization.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Services Assistant
North Mississippi Medical Center
Tupelo, Mississippi
10.2020 - Current
- Transports Specimens:Transports specimens to the lab and delivers blood products from the blood bank to the O.R. according to established policies and procedures
Transports Sterile Supplies/Equipment:Transports sterilized trays, instruments and equipment to assigned OR rooms as needed
Inspecting sterile package integrity, storage conditions and equipment for possible damage that would decrease its ability to perform needed functions
Transports Potential Radioactive Supplies:Transports supplies and bio hazard trash to and from the appropriate area designed for radioactive contamination
Environmental Duties:Assists in cleaning assigned OR rooms during the turn over process
Mopping floor, and/or wiping down surgical bed, equipment, including trash removal
Assist OR Team:Assists OR team in preparing for surgical cases
Opens sterile supplies including disposables and surgical trays pertinent to OR procedure
Making O.R. bed
Positioning patient, holding extremities, setting up equipment to increase OR room utilization
Monitor Traffic:Help limit traffic in and out of O.R. rooms to cut down potential contamination of sterile environment.
Shave Preps:Performs preoperative shave preps as needed, according to policy and procedure. - Completed necessary paperwork upon completion of each case including documenting time out and time in information.
- Participated in quality assurance activities such as monitoring turnover times between cases or evaluating instrument counts at case completion.
- Responded quickly to physician requests for additional supplies or instruments during surgical procedures.
- Assisted with prepping and transporting patients to surgical rooms.
- Organized, cleaned and maintained supplies in the operating room.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during surgery as directed by surgeon or nurse practitioner.
- Assisted with documentation of procedure notes in the medical record system.
- Followed strict protocols for infection control practices within the OR setting.
- Transported specimens to laboratory for testing purposes.
- Assisted with positioning of patient on operating table prior to beginning of procedure.
- Communicated effectively with other members of the healthcare team including physicians, nurses and technicians.
- Prepared OR rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies and medications according to surgeon's preference cards.
- Performed patient care duties such as vital signs, wound care and post-operative instructions.
- Ensured that all instruments were sterilized properly before use.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during procedures.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for optimal safety of staff and patients.
- Processed specimens according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Observed sterile technique while handling equipment, disposables, and specimens at all times.
- Answered incoming calls from patients regarding their surgery schedule or related questions.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use in surgery suites.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Surgical Transporter
North Mississippi Medical Center
Tupelo, Mississippi
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Receives and transports patients/visitors in a safe and timely manner to their designated site.
- documents all requests for transport service in order to provide an accurate and timely tracking system in surgery
Front End Manger Retail
Kroger
Tupelo , MS
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Coordinated with back-end developers to ensure proper functioning of front end applications.
- Managed release schedules and ensured timely delivery of projects.
- Managing Front end , Stocking
- Tagging and working service desk
Clerical Assistant Seasonal
Lee County School District
Tupelo , MS
08.2012 - 12.2014
- Scanned documents into digital format for storage purposes.
- Performed data entry tasks with accuracy and speed.
- Reconciled bank statements on a monthly basis.
- Prepared documents such as letters, memos, agendas.
- Managed incoming and outgoing mail correspondence.
- Generated reports using database software programs.
- Processed invoices and payments for accounts receivable and payable.
- Scheduled meetings and appointments for department heads.
- Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents.
- Answered phone calls and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
- Assisted with special projects as needed by management team.
- Ordered office supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Assisted with filing documents and maintaining records.
- Updated customer contact information in the system database.
- Supported Human Resources department with recruitment activities.
- Provided administrative support for staff members.
- Inputted data into spreadsheets for tracking purposes.
- Greeted visitors and customers in a friendly, professional manner.
- Directed clients and guests to correct departments, rooms, and staff members.
- Created reports and other types of documentation, which often contained sensitive and confidential data.
Clerical Worker
Bobbies Beauty Salon
Shannon, Mississippi
06.2012 - 10.2014
- Conducted research on projects assigned by management team.
- Maintained office supplies inventory, ordered new materials as needed.
- Organized and filed documents, both physically and electronically.
- Proofread documents for accuracy prior to distribution or printing.
- Prepared reports using Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Answered customer inquiries by phone and in person.
- Developed correspondence for internal communication purposes.
- Assisted with payroll processing activities on a weekly basis.
- Typed letters, memos, emails, reports using Microsoft Office Suite products.
- Managed a database of client information and inputted data accurately into system.
- Inputted data into spreadsheet programs to track customer orders and invoices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shannon High School
Shannon, MS05-2014
Skills
Clerical skills
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Billing and Invoicing
- Environmental cleaning and sanitizing
- Patient Care and assistance
- Scheduling appointments and Customer care
- File Management
- Document Control
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Meeting Support
- Report Generation
- Contract Administration
- Microsoft Office
- Meeting Coordination
- Invoice Processing
Timeline
Surgical Services Assistant
North Mississippi Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
Surgical Transporter
North Mississippi Medical Center
09.2018 - 12.2020
Front End Manger Retail
Kroger
01.2014 - 12.2017
Clerical Assistant Seasonal
Lee County School District
08.2012 - 12.2014
Clerical Worker
Bobbies Beauty Salon
06.2012 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Shannon High School