Ni-kell Scaife
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented anesthesia technician with over 5 years of experience in providing crucial support to anesthesia providers and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of anesthesia equipment. Proficient in equipment setup, monitoring and emergency response. Strong team collaborator with a proven track record of delivering high-quality patient care and minimizing complications.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
University Medical College Las Vegas
04.2022 - Current
- Diligently maintained and calibrated anesthesia equipment, resulting in a 20% reduction in equipment malfunctions.
- Contributed to a surgery success rate that exceeded the national average, highlighting the team's effectiveness.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Adjusted and monitored injectable and inhaled anesthesia and sedation by thoroughly assessing vitals and health of patients.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Hospital
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, collected blood samples, performed electrocardiograms (EKG's), CPR, and other clinical tasks
- Assisted physicians with CPR, traumas, LPs, and pelvic exams.
- Inserted / removed IV's and Foley's, preformed EKG's, drew labs, inserted NG tubes, Suction, Splinted and preformed acute wound care for patients.
- Performed medical procedures, including but not limited to splits, oxygen administration, phlebotomy, IV access, foley catheters, 12-lead electrocardiograms, pulse oximetry, cleaning/dressing of wounds, applying orthopedic devices, splints, crutch fitting, and training.
- Documents information/procedures and promptly communicates observations, concerns and needs of the patient to the registered nurse.
- Implement and ensure strict adherence to infection control procedures, which include using personal protective equipment, disposing waste properly, and carrying out aseptic technique
- Performed point of care testing for blood glucose or other tests, and performed quality control checks on point of care equipment as required.
Anesthesia Technician
Froedtert Hospital
04.2016 - 11.2019
- Provided efficient assistance in over 200 anesthesia inductions and emergency situations, contributing to a 98% successful induction rate.
- Enhanced overall patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance and clear communication throughout the entire surgical process.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
- Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.
- Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until anesthesiologist arrived.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Senior Living
09.2012 - 10.2015
- Assisted nurses with feeding, physical therapy and grooming patients
- Helped patients with daily activities and aid in quality of life Performed and recorded blood pressure and temperature
- Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming
- Turned bedfast patients to avoid bedsores or gave enemas, douches, massages, alcohol rubs and compresses.
- Prepared and served food or fed patients needing assistance, and recorded food or liquid intake and output Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, or cleaning
- Supported needs of 30+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04.2026
High School Diploma -
Palo Verde High School
Las Vegas, NV06.2012
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Anesthesia induction assistance
- Emergency response
- Inventory management
- Patient monitoring
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Record-keeping
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) - (2016)
Timeline
Anesthesia Technician
University Medical College Las Vegas
04.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Hospital
11.2019 - 04.2022
Anesthesia Technician
Froedtert Hospital
04.2016 - 11.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Senior Living
09.2012 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Palo Verde High School
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