Shelly Trafford
Scarborough,ME
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various situations. I enjoy opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am very good in a emergent situation. I enjoy and love doing pediatric surgery .
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Anesthesia Technologist
Maine Medical Center
Portland , ME
11.2002 - Current
- Documented all lab results related to patient care accurately.
- Prepared equipment and positioned patients for cardiac procedures..
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving cardiac arrest or life-threatening situations in the maine operating room
- Provided support to patients undergoing cardiology procedures.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish patient safety
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish during emergent situations
- Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
EMT-Basic/FF
Westbrook Fire Department
Westbrook, Maine
06.1991 - 12.2003
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Assisted paramedics in more advanced procedures such as intubation or administering medication intravenously.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
- Collaborated with medical personnel to quickly treat and transport patients.
- Monitored and replenished ambulance supplies, maintaining well-stocked inventory and properly functioning equipment.
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support.
- Assessed scene upon arrival for possible hazards or dangerous situations.
- Positioned patients in preparation for treatment and transport.
- Communicated with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to exchange information and arrange patient intake.
- Performed CPR, splinting of fractures, wound treatment and other life saving measures.
Surgical Technologist
Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME
03.1998 - 11.2002
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Trained students and new staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
EMT-Basic
Medic Works
Scarborough, ME
09.2000 - 05.2002
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer babies and children from NICU or pediatric units to hospitals or pick up from other healthcare facilities.
- Administered medications and life-saving treatment under supervision of paramedics.
- Monitored patient condition during transit and provided appropriate medical attention as needed.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as defibrillators, monitors, and IV pumps correctly.
- Worked closely with accepting hospitals to relay patients' vitals and fill out patient reports.
- Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
CNA
Maine Medical Center
Portland , ME
06.1988 - 03.1998
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Education
Certification - Surgical Technology
Maine Medical Center /Surgical Technologist
Portland, ME03-1998
High School Diploma -
Catherine McAuley
Portland Maine06-1991
Certification - EMT
Maine EMS
Portland, ME06-1991
Certification - CNA
Portland Adult Ed
Portland, ME01-1988
Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Critical Thinking
- Team Building
- Self-Directed
- Calm Under Pressure
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Affiliations
I enjoy participating in booster clubs for my kids sports teams. I participate every year in a SANTA CAUSE where we adopt a family and provide gifts for them . I have participated in the TRI for cure for many years
Timeline
Cardiac Anesthesia Technologist
Maine Medical Center
11.2002 - Current
EMT-Basic
Medic Works
09.2000 - 05.2002
Surgical Technologist
Maine Medical Center
03.1998 - 11.2002
EMT-Basic/FF
Westbrook Fire Department
06.1991 - 12.2003
CNA
Maine Medical Center
06.1988 - 03.1998
Certification - Surgical Technology
Maine Medical Center /Surgical Technologist
High School Diploma -
Catherine McAuley
Certification - EMT
Maine EMS
Certification - CNA
Portland Adult Ed
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