Robin Shackelford
KNOXVILLE,MD
Summary
Qualified Certified Anesthesia Technician highly trained in anesthesia processes, equipment and safety standards. Careful to track patients' responses and quickly intervene to manage symptoms. Confident in handling routine and emergency situations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Anesthesia Technician
Frederick Health Hospital
11.1994 - Current
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives within the department by providing valuable input based on direct experience and observations from daily work tasks.
- Adhered to all relevant hospital policies and procedures when implementing anesthesia care plans for patients across a range of surgical specialties.
- Assisted anesthesiologists in the administration of regional, general, and local anesthesia for various surgical procedures.
- Stayed up-to-date on best practices in anesthesia technology through continuous professional development opportunities.
- Maintained a clean and safe operating room environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Provided timely assistance during emergency situations, enabling quick responses to potential complications or changes in patient status.
- Managed inventory levels of anesthesia-related supplies, preventing stock shortages or over-ordering issues.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation, and ventilatory support.
- Enhanced surgical team efficiency by maintaining anesthesia equipment and ensuring proper setup.
- Conducted regular inspections on anesthesia equipment to ensure optimal performance during surgeries.
- Contributed to successful surgical outcomes through collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted with the training and onboarding of new anesthesia technicians, fostering a supportive and knowledgeable team environment.
- Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anesthesia provider.
- Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
- Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation and ventilatory support.
Education
GED -
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Frederick, MDSkills
- General anesthesia
- Airway Management
- Local anesthesia
- Team Collaboration
- Equipment Setup
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Reliability
- Emergency Response
Timeline
Certified Anesthesia Technician
Frederick Health Hospital
11.1994 - Current
GED -
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
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