Taeko Aki
Kapaa,HI
Summary
Qualified Anesthesiologist Assistant/ Tech, 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. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level AA position. Ready to help team achieve company goals, & quality patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Anesthesia Assistant
Hawaii Pacific Health
02.2023 - Current
- ICU & ER specializing in difficult airway managing/ insertion/ intervention under ER MD / or Anesthesiologist, or CRNA
- Drawing up narcotics, laryngoscope prep, anesthesia room setup for certain procedures
- Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anesthesia provider.
- Adjusted and monitored injectable and inhaled anesthesia and sedation by thoroughly assessing vitals and health of patients.
- Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation and ventilatory support.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
- Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until anesthesiologist arrived.
Dental Assistant
Hawaii Island Dental
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepping rooms, following sterile guidelines, checking patients in and out, impressions, room/chair maintenance, following Doctors orders, assisting in any work needed, Semi- filing documents
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Food Runner
Coconut's Fish Cafe
05.2021 - 08.2022
- In charge of semi-managing customers, bussing tables, serving, occasionally cleaning, closing up, prep.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
Education
Associate of Science - Neuroscience
Kauai Community College
Lihue, HI05.2024
Certification - (CAA) Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant
Kameda M.C.S. JSA 学校麻酔医アシスタント
Nagasaki, Japan09.2023
GED -
Hawaii National Guard YCA
Kapolei, HI05.2022
BSN (ON HOLD) - Nursing
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI12.2026
Skills
- Trauma airway control
- Supervised Intubation
- Side by side assisting
- Patient care
- Crisis Response
- Physician Support
- Emergency Scenario Planning
- Nerve Blocks
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - 02/11/23 to 02/01/25
- Lifeguard Training
- AED Certification
- CPR Certification
- ACLS (in progress)
- PALS (in progress)
Languages
Japanese
Professional Working
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