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Riley Trotter

Kalamazoo,MI

Summary

High performing healthcare services professional and recent graduate from Western Michigan University. Experience with spine surgery as a cell saver technician performing autotransfusions during spine surgery for top surgeons in the Grand Rapids area.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operating Room Support (Multiple Roles)

Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2023 - 07.2023

Surgical Support Technician- Obtained and organized necessary equipment, sterile supplies and instruments for each surgical case. Assembled surgical supplies for rooms and case tables. Opened sterile supplies for surgical procedures. Cleaned equipment (including decontamination and sterilization of instruments), work areas and reusable supplies and returned unneeded equipment to appropriate department.

Anesthesia Technician- Assisted the anesthesiologist in the insertion of the intravenous lines (IVs) and the placement of epidural catheters, and monitoring devices (Swan-Ganz, transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), arterial lines, etc.) related to the administration of anesthetic agents. Facilitated with induction and intubation process. Assisted in patient care such as positioning and assisting with airway maneuvers. Performed point of care testing as required.

Perioperative Blood Management Technologist- Operated the cell saver machine during surgeries that expect significant blood loss, specifically larger neuro or ortho cases. Responsible for collecting shed blood from the patient during the operation, cleans the blood of impurities, then makes it available to be reinfused into the patient.

Patient Care Technician

Ascension Borgess Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
  • Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
  • Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.

Server, Social Media Manager

Houz Restraunt Group
Kalamazoo, MI
10.2019 - 03.2023
  • Developed and implemented successful social media campaigns to support company objectives.
  • Created engaging content for multiple social media platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Services and Sciences

Western Michigan University -Lee Honors College
Kalamazoo, MI
04-2023

Skills

  • Medical Terminology
  • Spinal Anatomy
  • Operating Room Etiquette
  • HIPAA Proficiency
  • Preparing for Surgeries
  • Surgical Counts
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Physician Support

Certification

  • HeartCode Complete BLS Provider, American Heart Association
  • Certificate of Training, Nurse Assistant Training, Michigan Healthcare Academy
  • Adult CPR/AED, Child CPR and First Aid, American Red Cross

Timeline

Operating Room Support (Multiple Roles)

Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2023

Patient Care Technician

Ascension Borgess Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2021

Server, Social Media Manager

Houz Restraunt Group
10.2019 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Services and Sciences

Western Michigan University -Lee Honors College
Riley Trotter