SUCHITA KOMANDURI
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Main OR Student Clinical Technician in the Department of Anesthesia working with others to maintain the goal of improving patient outcomes through quality care. Partners with diverse healthcare providers to develop training plans, optimizing use of systems and care. Contributes to effective implementation of physician orders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Henry County Emergency Medical Services
Mt. Pleasant, IA
11.2025 - Current
- Maintained equipment readiness through regular inspections and routine maintenance checks.
- Implemented procedural improvements to enhance response time and patient outcomes.
- Documented detailed patient care reports in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to improve response times, optimizing routes for quicker access to patients in need.
- Coordinated effectively with law enforcement agencies during incidents requiring joint EMS/police involvement.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Anamosa Area Ambulance Services
Anamosa, IA
08.2023 - Current
- Administered advanced life support interventions during emergency medical responses.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient care and transport logistics.
- Assessed patients' conditions and prioritized treatment based on severity of injuries.
- Participated in continuing education courses, ensuring professional development as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Expedited patient transport, ensuring safe and efficient transfer to the appropriate medical facility.
Clinical Technician
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Iowa City, IA
02.2021 - 07.2026
- Clean and maintain anesthesia machines.
- Stocked medicine in carts for healthcare providers.
- Provided extra supplies for OR rooms.
- Provided extra patient support for healthcare providers when needed.
- Make IVs and arterial lines for operations.
- Cleaned and maintained other medical machines such as ultrasounds and CMACs.
Teaching Assistant
Little Angels Learning Center
Iowa City, IA
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal counts sheets and attendance logs.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of 7-12 children.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school’s curriculum, goals, objectives, and philosophies.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Prepared teaching materials and set up audio-visual equipment for lead teacher.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Took attendance and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
Lifeguard
City of West Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Motivated individual and a quick learner.
- Worked at Holiday Aquatic Center for two summers and volunteered for several organizations, including Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Science Center of Iowa and Little Angels Learning Center.
- Patient and positive with excellent communication skills and detailed orientated.
- Maintained rescue equipment in peak condition by conducting inspections and completing basic.
- Met regulatory compliance for staff members and led safety training to enhance lifesaving skills.
- Monitored safety of all guests in and around swimming pools.
- Observed recreational users to defect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
- Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, including storms and rip currents.
- Completed basic maintenance to keep pools functioning properly.
- Prevented falls near and into pools by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges.
Volunteer
Animal Rescue League of Iowa
West Des Moines, IA
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Maintained, and cleaned operational facilities to serve all program needs.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Protected animals from care error by following strict safety procedures, including maintaining clear and secure tags.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Followed all pet care instructions, including dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
Junior Camp Counselor
Science Center of Iowa
Des Moines, IA
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Science of Center.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Supervised pre-planned field trips and followed established safety guidelines to minimize campers’ accident and injury-risks.
- Followed established emergency procedures to enable best possible resolutions of incidents.
- Kept accurate records on participants’ activity attendance, disciplinary actions and medication usage to improve camper documentation.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety, and inclusivity.
- Kept track of dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Provided clear instructions to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.
- Performed clerical duties, including registering participants and answering specific event inquiries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NEUROSCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Iowa City, IA12.2022
High School Diploma -
VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
West Des Moines, IA05.2018
Skills
- Solution Preparation such as IV's, Sodium Pumpers, and Arterial lines
- Maintenance of Anesthesia Machines, ultrasounds, and CMAC's
- Provide extra support for anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetist such as bringing them medications, and bringing them other machines such as peripheral neural twitch monitors, and patient transport monitors
Timeline
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Henry County Emergency Medical Services
11.2025 - Current
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Anamosa Area Ambulance Services
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Technician
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
02.2021 - 07.2026
Teaching Assistant
Little Angels Learning Center
08.2020 - 02.2021
Volunteer
Animal Rescue League of Iowa
11.2017 - 02.2018
Lifeguard
City of West Des Moines
07.2017 - 08.2018
Junior Camp Counselor
Science Center of Iowa
06.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - NEUROSCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
High School Diploma -
VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL