Samantha Olson
Yankton,SD
Summary
Motivated professional offering Associates of Applied Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines. Reliable healthcare professional offering 10 years of experience working in inpatient setting of long term skilled nursing facilities. Greater experience with traumatic brain injury and mental health individuals.
Attentive Sterile Processing Technician with 3 years of experience in ambulatory surgery setting. Good communication skills, a strong attention to detail and a superior work ethic. Wide range of medical terminology knowledge and experience in providing confidentiality. Strong ability to work unsupervised and quick skills learner.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Yankton Medical Clinic
Yankton, SD
03.2021 - Current
- Inspect instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Package instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Monitor chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Support departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and flexible staffing needs.
- Place orders and restocked supplies for decontamination and sterilization areas.
- Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads and maintenance procedures performed.
- Clean instruments properly to prepare for sterilization.
- Assemble and wrap trays of instruments for cases.
- Report defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.
- Record sterilizer test results in job-related software.
- Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts or other indications of disrepair.
- Educate new sterile processing employees on importance of clean instruments, how to clean, how to operate equipment and other departmental procedures.
- Educate new nursing staff on importance of cleaning instruments as well as steps to clean and correctly package in order to be safe and ready for sterilization.
Physical Therapist Assistant/Therapy Coordinator
Aegis Therapies
Irene, SD
03.2010 - 03.2021
- Observed patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on responses and progress, providing results to physical therapists.
- Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new functional daily activity recommendations to increase daily lives of patients with traumatic brain injury.
- Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback to better accommodate treatment plans with challenging mental health patients.
- Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and updating medical records.
- Provided direct patient care services while utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment and techniques.
- Ambulated patients with appropriate techniques for mobility support, including wheelchairs and standing assistance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Lake Area Technical Institute
Watertown, SD05.2010
Some College (No Degree) -
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SDSkills
- Body mechanics
- Confidential information
- Heavy caseloads
- Decision-making
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Clerical
- Work ethic
- Courteous
- Scheduling
- Troubleshooting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Affiliations
VFW Auxiliary
VFW Military Order of the Cooties Auxiliary
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in state of South Dakota
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician
- Certified Endoscope Reprocessor
- Flexible Endoscope Care Specialist
- BLS certification renewed 3/2024
References
Kalli Price- COTA- Coworker- 605-530-1061
Lori Smith- RN- Supervisor at Yankton Medical Clinic- 605-665-6930
Thad Liebig- PT- past supervising PT- 605-760-3288
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Yankton Medical Clinic
03.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant/Therapy Coordinator
Aegis Therapies
03.2010 - 03.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Lake Area Technical Institute
Some College (No Degree) -
South Dakota State University
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in state of South Dakota
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician
- Certified Endoscope Reprocessor
- Flexible Endoscope Care Specialist
- BLS certification renewed 3/2024
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