Olivia Hutton
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Quality-driven engineering professional systematic about testing and improving electrical designs. Skillfully prepare specifications and commissioning instructions to optimize user experiences. Detail-oriented, resourceful and conscientious about producing sustainable products.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Neurophysiologist
UPMC Procirca
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Explained principles, techniques and safety procedures and demonstrated use of materials and equipment.
- Consulted with other healthcare providers on cases involving brain conditions, trauma and neurological diseases to provide specialized input.
- Provided technical support to surgeons by interpreting evoked potentials during surgical procedures.
- Monitored vital signs throughout a procedure to ensure safety of the patient.
- Attended conferences, seminars, and lectures to stay abreast of developments in the field of surgical neurophysiology.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Performed electrophysiological studies such as electroencephalography, electromyography and somatosensory evoked potentials.
- Monitored patients with acute conditions for changes, improvements, or need for intervention.
- Ensured that all equipment used in testing was properly calibrated and functioning correctly.
- Delivered on-call care in large hospital day and night for multiple consecutive days.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience: Intraoperative Neuromonitoring
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2020
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Professional development commitment
- Skull base surgery assistance
- Critical thinking
- Surgical team collaboration
- Pediatric neurophysiology experience
- Evoked potential testing
- Multimodal monitoring proficiency
- Electroencephalography skills
- Somatosensory evoked potentials expertise
- Orthopedic spine surgery monitoring
- Brainstem auditory evoked response testing
- Tumor resection support
- Peripheral nerve monitoring
- Intraoperative monitoring expertise
- Scoliosis correction procedures
- Spinal cord monitoring
- Trauma surgery support
- Cranial nerve monitoring
- Patient safety prioritization
- Epilepsy surgery monitoring
- Vascular neurosurgery experience
- Networking
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
- Task prioritization
- Active listening
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
Certification
- CPR BLS certified
- CNIM
Timeline
Surgical Neurophysiologist
UPMC Procirca
06.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UPMC
07.2017 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience: Intraoperative Neuromonitoring
Carlow University
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