Proven in delivering exceptional patient care at Huntsman Cancer Hospital, I excel in critical thinking and effective communication. Demonstrated adaptability across diverse roles, from Anesthesia Technician to CNA, enhancing team efficiency and patient satisfaction. Mastered technical and interpersonal skills, achieving significant improvements in patient care environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2024 - Current
Ensured all required equipment, supplies, and medications were available for each procedure.
Provided assistance with intubation and ventilation of patients before, during, and after surgery.
Prepared operating rooms by setting up necessary equipment such as monitors, ventilators, IV pumps.
Identified problems related to anesthesia delivery systems and took corrective action when needed.
Ordered supplies needed for OR setup based on anticipated cases scheduled for that day, week, month.
Assisted with transport of patients from OR recovery area back to assigned hospital room.
Troubleshot technical issues related to anesthesia delivery systems when they arose.
Healthcare Assistant at Huntsman PACU/Same Day Surgery
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2022 - 01.2024
Brings the Patient back from the waiting room, gets their vitals, weight, and height
Reinforces or assists in educating and teaching patients/significant other(s) as delegated by the professional care provider
Collects, reports and documents data related to direct patient care activities
Assists with indirect patient care activities such as providing a clean, efficient and safe patient care environment, companion care, housekeeping, transporting of patients, and chaperoning the physician during patient examinations and procedures as needed
Performs unit specific duties and additional clerical duties as needed which may include stocking and maintaining clerical and patient supplies
Provides communication to hospital staff, physicians, patients, families, and visitors
Takes patients up to their room
Healthcare Assistant
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2021 - 07.2022
Assists the patient with feeding, drinking, ambulating, grooming, toileting, dressing, socializing and unit specific technical skills
Reinforces or assists in educating and teaching patients/significant other(s) as delegated by the professional care provider
Collects, reports and documents data related to direct patient care activities
Assists with indirect patient care activities such as providing a clean, efficient and safe patient care environment, companion care, housekeeping, transporting of patients, and chaperoning the physician during patient examinations and procedures as needed
Performs unit specific duties and additional clerical duties as needed which may include stocking and maintaining clerical and patient supplies
Provides communication to hospital staff, physicians, patients, families, and visitors
CNA
Stonebridge Home Health Care
West Valley City, UT
11.2020 - 05.2021
Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming
Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care
Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert
Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets
Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness
Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands
Care for children who are disabled or who have sick or disabled parents
Service Deli Clerk
Broulim's
Driggs, ID
06.2020 - 08.2020
Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware
Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures
Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers
Cashier
Chris's Restaurant
Huntsville, UT
04.2019 - 09.2019
Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints
Greet customers entering establishments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
12-2025
Skills
Good communicator
Responsible
Cultural sensitivity
Team collaboration
Flexibility and adaptability
Time management
Critical thinking
Certification
CNA Certificate
References
References available upon Request
Affiliations
Responsibilities: Designs and executes an equitable and strategic annual camper recruitment and retention plan to include outreach to past camper families and cultivation of community partner contacts such as hospitals, psychologists, social workers, and nearby schools. Implements through and beyond programming which provides individualized support for children affected by a parent's cancer. Responsible for pre-camp communication and paperwork to accepted camper families and wait list families.
Date: 10/22-08/23
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Anesthesia Technician
University of Utah Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Healthcare Assistant at Huntsman PACU/Same Day Surgery