Ponniswari Senthil
Teacher
New Berlin,WI
Summary
Skilled Anesthesia Technician with a proven track record at VA Medical Center, adept in patient monitoring and fostering positive environments. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient safety and support successful surgeries through meticulous airway management and effective team collaboration. Balances technical expertise with compassionate care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Edustaff
New berlin, wisconsin
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted permanent teachers in maintaining classroom routines, ensuring a seamless transition during their absence.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to inform instructional decisions and report to permanent teachers.
- Adapted quickly to various classroom settings and grade levels by demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and a strong understanding of diverse curricula.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Anesthesia Technician
VA Medical Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Provided exceptional patient care, ensuring proper positioning during surgery to minimize discomfort or injury risk.
- Assisted in maintaining safe operating environment by consistently adhering to regulatory guidelines and hospital policies related to anesthesia support services.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting routine inspections and troubleshooting issues with anesthesia machines and devices.
- Optimized surgical outcomes by diligently following established protocols for preoperative preparation and postoperative care under provider guidance.
- Maintained high standard of care by adhering to strict infection control guidelines when handling anesthesia equipment.
- Contributed to positive work environment by providing ongoing support to anesthesia providers throughout each procedure.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Performed blood gas analysis, using blood gas analyzing and centrifuge equipment to monitor and determine carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in patients.
- Increased efficiency in operating room by promptly preparing and customizing anesthesia delivery systems as required.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, and emergency airway bags.
- Assisted post-operative patients with acute pain management in line with established safety and medicine administration protocols.
- Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation, and ventilatory support.
- Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
- Verified availability of operating room supplies, medications and gases.
Anesthesia Technician
Waukesha Memorial Hospital Prohealth
Waukesha, Wisconsin
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Provided exceptional patient care, ensuring proper positioning during surgery to minimize discomfort or injury risk.
- Assisted in successful surgeries through effective communication and collaboration with fellow healthcare professionals.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting routine inspections and troubleshooting issues with anesthesia machines and devices.
- Assisted in maintaining safe operating environment by consistently adhering to regulatory guidelines and hospital policies related to anesthesia support services.
- Optimized surgical outcomes by diligently following established protocols for preoperative preparation and postoperative care under provider guidance.
- Minimized waste while maximizing resource availability, efficiently balancing inventory levels for essential anesthesia supplies.
- Contributed to positive work environment by providing ongoing support to anesthesia providers throughout each procedure.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, and emergency airway bags.
- Assisted post-operative patients with acute pain management in line with established safety and medicine administration protocols.
- Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
Anesthesia Technician
Ascension Elmbrook Hospital
Brookfield, WI
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Provided exceptional patient care, ensuring proper positioning during surgery to minimize discomfort or injury risk.
- Assisted in maintaining safe operating environment by consistently adhering to regulatory guidelines and hospital policies related to anesthesia support services.
- Minimized waste while maximizing resource availability, efficiently balancing inventory levels for essential anesthesia supplies.
- Maintained high standard of care by adhering to strict infection control guidelines when handling anesthesia equipment.
- Contributed to positive work environment by providing ongoing support to anesthesia providers throughout each procedure.
- Performed blood gas analysis, using blood gas analyzing and centrifuge equipment to monitor and determine carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in patients.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
- Verified availability of operating room supplies, medications and gases.
Teacher
Padmavathi Montessori School
Bengaloor, Karnataka, India
06.2005 - 05.2006
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Anesthesia Technician
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI 01.2018 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Biochemistry
Meenakshi College For Women
India 06.1997 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Meenakshi College For Women
India 06.1994 - 06.1997
High School Diploma -
Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Chinmaya Nagar, India 06.1993 - 06.1994
Skills
Patient monitoring
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Edustaff
11.2023 - Current
Anesthesia Technician
VA Medical Center
06.2020 - 07.2020
Anesthesia Technician
Waukesha Memorial Hospital Prohealth
01.2020 - 03.2020
Anesthesia Technician
Ascension Elmbrook Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Anesthesia Technician
Milwaukee Area Technical College
01.2018 - 12.2020
Teacher
Padmavathi Montessori School
06.2005 - 05.2006
Master of Science - Biochemistry
Meenakshi College For Women
06.1997 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Meenakshi College For Women
06.1994 - 06.1997
High School Diploma -
Chinmaya Vidyalaya
06.1993 - 06.1994
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