Mendhy Evansen

• Currently a traveling sterile processing technician taking 13 week contracts that are attained through my recruiting agency.
• Thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting used medical instruments and equipment to remove blood, bodily fluids, and debris.
• Examining instruments for damage, defects, and proper functionality.
• Sorting, assembling, and arranging instruments according to surgical procedure requirements.
• Wrapping and packaging sterilized instruments in appropriate containers to maintain sterility.
• Operating sterilization equipment (autoclaves, sterrad, and VPRO) to properly sterilize instruments and supplies according to established protocols.
• Storing sterilized items in a designated sterile area to ensure proper preservation.
• Delivering sterilized instruments and supplies to designated surgical areas or departments as needed.
• Maintaining inventory levels of sterile supplies and tracking usage.

• Responsible for maintaining stock and distribution of necessary supplies.

• Decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies, instruments and equipment.

• Dispense instruments and supplies throughout hospital following infection control practices.

• Responsible for preparing supplies for cases, setting up and maintaining the sterile field, passing instruments and supplies to the surgeon or scrub tech.

• Picking instruments and supplies for surgical cases and delivering to the OR in organized and efficient manner.

• Responsible for the efficient decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment. Including using various methods such as ultrasonic cleaning, steam sterilization, and sterrad or VPRO sterilization.

• Meticulously inspect surgical instruments for damage, proper function, and cleanliness, assembling them onto instrument trays according to surgical procedure specifications and hospital protocol.

• Assemble and prepare surgical packs and trays, ensuring proper labeling and documentation.

• Distribution of instruments to various departments throughout hospital.

• Successfully developed and operated my own medical massage therapy practice by creating and maintaining strong professional patient relationships and managing efficient flow of clinic.
• Maintain professional and personal confidentiality creating an environment of trust and HIPPA compliance in my practice and in all the medical offices in which I have worked.
• Obtain detailed health histories including information about any injuries or medical conditions.
• Collaborate with diverse medical professionals and other interdisciplinary team members to determine protocols and plan of care as well as any reactions patient may have regarding massage therapy.
• Customize treatment plan based on each individual's unique set of presenting conditions, concerns, and goals.
• • Follow treatment plan, procedures, and modalities prescribed by referring provider.
• • Communicate with medical professionals by providing reports apprising provider of patients progress with therapy. Recognizing contraindications, pathologies, and liabilities as they pertain to state law.
• • Listen to patients during massage and adjust technique to meet patient's individual needs.
• • Responsible for detailed charting and progress reporting of massage therapy sessions.
• • Managing electronic and hard copy medical records and maintaining files accordingly.

• Work under the direct supervision of chiropractor to develop treatment plan based on patient's specific needs.

• Performed assigned and expected duties in a timely and accurate manner consistently exceeding expectations.

• Obtain detailed patient health intake and history forms, discussing goals and expectations with each individual patient regarding their therapy.

• Evaluate patient to locate painful or tense areas of the body and design an individualized treatment plan as well as collaborate with chiropractic regarding patient's care.

• Improved overall wellness for clients by performing various massage techniques, including deep tissue, Swedish, and hot stone massages.

• Effectively managed time to ensure all appointments ran smoothly without compromising the quality of service provided to clients.

• 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.

Medical Specialist, Madigan Army Medical Center 1992-1994

• Work under the direct supervision of general surgeon to assist in minor surgical procedures

• Monitoring vital signs and evaluate patient reactions during medical procedures

• Perform wound care and dressing changes for patients after minor surgery and for post operative care

• Preparation of paperwork used for documentation of surgical procedures

• Maintained and ordering of all clinical supplies

• Greeting patient at front desk for check in or scheduling

• Answering multiple phone lines

• Filing and maintaining patient records

EMT/Medical Specialist, Madigan Army Medical Center 1994-1996

• Lead tech position within emergency room

• Recorder of legal documentation for all trauma codes

• Rapid initial assessment and documentation of a patient's temperature, pulse and respiration

• Perform phlebotomy procedures to include proper labeling and deliver of specimen to laboratory for testing

• Perform wound care and splinting of sprains/strains or broken bones

• Perform EKGs and heart rhythm monitoring of patients

• Assist the medical doctors with procedures and trauma codes

• Transport patient to ancillary areas of the hospital for testing or admission