Shirley Mckibbins
Dousman,WI
Summary
Dynamic Obstetrics Technician with a proven track record at Advocate Aurora Health Care, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrated strong teamwork and problem-solving skills while enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Committed to delivering high-quality maternal assessments and fostering a safe, organized environment for patients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Obstetrics Technician
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Summit WI
11.2015 - 03.2026
- Oversaw monitoring of patient vital signs throughout labor and delivery processes.
- Sterilized and organized surgical instruments and supplies for obstetric procedures.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of operating rooms and patient areas.
- Facilitated collaboration with nursing staff to optimize patient care workflows.
Health Unit Coordinator
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Summit, WI
05.2012 - 10.2016
- Managed patient admissions and discharges to facilitate seamless transitions within healthcare facilities.
- Oversaw scheduling for medical staff to enhance clinic operations and streamline patient flow.
- Ensured accuracy and integrity of electronic health records, enhancing data accessibility for care teams.
- Orchestrated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure timely resolution of inquiries and concerns.
- Oversaw inventory management of medical supplies to ensure optimal stock levels.
- Executed process improvements to enhance administrative workflows.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff on operational protocols and system usage to elevate team performance.
- Managed incoming telephone calls to provide office information and address inquiries.
- Facilitated enhanced communication among medical staff by promptly answering phone calls, relaying messages, and addressing inquiries.
- Supported nursing staff in executing daily tasks to enhance unit organization and efficiency.
- Organized and managed patient medical records and documentation to ensure accurate patient care.
- Facilitated processing of patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure seamless healthcare operations.
- Enhanced workplace efficiency by training new health unit coordinators on policies, procedures, and software applications.
- Oversaw multiple priorities concurrently while ensuring meticulous attention to detail in a high-pressure healthcare setting.
- Addressed patient call lights to ensure timely response and care delivery.
- Guaranteed patient safety by rigorously adhering to HIPAA regulations and safeguarding sensitive information.
- Diagnosed and resolved equipment failures, including call system portable phones and various unit devices.
Lead 4K Teacher
All About Learning
Hartland, WI
10.2004 - 05.2012
- Oversaw monitoring of patient vital signs throughout labor and delivery processes.
- Sterilized and organized surgical instruments and supplies for obstetric procedures.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of operating rooms and patient areas.
- Facilitated collaboration with nursing staff to optimize patient care workflows.
Education
Surgical Technologist
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI04.2023
High School Diploma -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI08.2013
Skills
- Antepartum care
- Breastfeeding support
- Intrapartum care
- Electronic fetal monitoring
- Maternal assessment
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Organization
- Specimen collection
- Quality improvement
- Sterile technique
- Ethical practice
- Medical charting
- Newborn care
- Continuing education
- Cesarean section support
- Diagnostic testing
- Postpartum care
- Epidural assistance
- Surgical assistance
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Obstetric procedures
- Vacuum extraction assistance
- Forceps delivery assistance
- Labor support
- Fetal monitoring
- High-risk obstetrics
- Equipment setup
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Patient safety
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Punctual and dependable
- Decision-making
- Self-driven and motivated
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Equipment safety
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Patient observation
- Patient monitoring
- Infection control standards
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient assessments
- Feeding assistance
- Team building
- Patient positioning
- Task prioritization
- Quality control procedures
- Patient care coordination
- Self motivation
- Medication administration
Timeline
Obstetrics Technician
Advocate Aurora Health Care
11.2015 - 03.2026
Health Unit Coordinator
Advocate Aurora Health Care
05.2012 - 10.2016
Lead 4K Teacher
All About Learning
10.2004 - 05.2012
Surgical Technologist
Gateway Technical College
High School Diploma -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Waukesha County Technical College