Tara Hopgood
Tacoma,WA
Summary
With a diverse background in the medical field, I have gained valuable experience in various settings. My true calling, however, is connecting with individuals on a personal level. Recently, I have shifted towards living a purpose-driven life, guiding and nurturing others to overcome adversity and heal. Alongside helping others, I am a content creator with a substantial following of over 12k individuals. Through my online presence, I provide positivity and encouragement to help people navigate life's challenges. I have also established my own website as a life coach, engaging in meaningful conversations. Assisting others brings immeasurable joy as it aligns perfectly with my deep-rooted passion.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
Providence Swedish Hospital
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked closely with Physicians and Nurses daily to perform endoscopy procedures
- I assisted physicians performing various procedures from bronchs, colonoscopy's, upper Endoscopy's etc
- Assisted In collection of specimens
- Washed and processed equipment used for procedures using High level disinfection
- Maintained Swedish hospitals core and mission values
- Communicated with team members to ensure a cohesive work environment
Endoscopy Technician
Nuwest group
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepare and maintain the instruments and equipment used in endoscopy
- Clean, disinfect, and calibrate endoscopy instruments and scopes according the standards of the facility
- Worked closely with physicians and RN in procedures
- Setup proper scope needed for the procedures
- Assisted with biopsies, banding, removing polyps, dilation, emergent and outpatient cases
- Maintain Hippa practice and standards of care
Endoscopy Technician
Western Washington Medical Group
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures
- Provide assistance to physicians in performing endoscopic ultrasounds, esophageal dilations, biopsies, foreign body removals, and other endoscopic procedures
- Patient care and monitoring
- Set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming operations
- Prepare collected specimens for cytological, microbiological, and pathological analysis
Endoscopy Technician
Wagi
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures
- Washed equipment used in procedures and processed scopes through high level disinfection
- Assisted physicians with procedures
- Prepare collected specimens for cytological, microbiological, and pathological analysis
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet all HIPAA guidelines and statues for data security
Endoscopy Technician
Gastro Health
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Assisted physicians in Endoscopy procedures
- Processed equipment using High level disinfection
- Transported patients after procedures
- Maintained and applied Hippa to all patients
- Monitored patient vitals pre and post procedures
- Adheres to core and mission values of the company
Endoscopy Technician
St. Joseph's Hospital
03.2006 - 12.2019
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet all HIPAA guidelines and statues for data security
- Accessed patient information through variety of office software applications, maintaining strict confidentiality to remain compliant with HIPAA regulations
- Adhered to operating and safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and equipment
- Provide assistance to physicians in performing endoscopic ultrasounds, dilations, biopsies, foreign body removals, and other endoscopy procedures
- Set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming operations
- Assisted with transportation of scopes for repair and maintenance
- Review procedure requirements to select and set up appropriate equipment and supplies
- Transported and helped patients prior to and following procedures
- Patient care and vitals
- Did follow up calls after patient appointments to confirm well being
- Answered incoming calls to answer patient questions and setup appointments
- Did medical billing and insurance authorizations
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Hospital
02.2004 - 03.2006
- I worked in the float pool
- I worked all units in the hospital
- Patient care, vitals, transported patients, ambulated with gait belts, patients, performed range of motion on patients that were bed bound, recorded input and output of patients, showered and gave bed baths and performed all duties delegated by the Rns
CNA/Med Tech
Easthaven Villa
01.2003 - 02.2004
- Passed medications to patients delegated by RN
- Patient care
- Showered and gave patients bed baths
- Helped patients perform ADLS
- Recorded intake and output of patients
- Met with patient's family's to provide updates of their loved ones
- Provided meals and snacks for patients at night
- Documented vitals and activities of patients
- Provided care for Alzheimer's patients
- Worked closely with staff as team to provide quality care to the patients
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Panorama City
03.2001 - 01.2003
- Activities of daily living (ambulation, bedpans, personal hygiene, changing linens)
- Personal care plans, First aid Medical equipment and medical records, Avoiding bedsores, Assist patients with call lights, HIPAA, Interpersonal skills, Patient comfort, Patient well-being and worked directly under the supervision of the RN
CNA/HHA
State of Washington
06.1997 - 03.2001
- Assisted in activities of daily living, bathed and groomed clients, ordered all supplies needed for patient care, documented in patient charts
- Did all the grocery shopping for the clients, met with Social workers to update continuous care plan as the patients health declined
- Helped clients do physical therapy
- Cleaned the home
- Did patients laundry
- Transported patients to all Drs appointments
- Provided hospice until patients at stage health declined
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Garden Courte Memory Care Community
03.1996 - 06.1997
- Worked with various patients in different stages of Alzheimer's disease
- Assisted with feeding and helping patient to help feed themselves
- Cleaned patient's room
- Assisted in the field trips for patient's
- Helped dress patients
- Met with manager and families to update or change care plans
- Assisted with memory sensory
- Cognitive memory therapy and activities keeping body functioning
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Evergreen Nursing And Rehabilitation
02.1992 - 03.1996
- Built long-lasting professional relationships with residents, family members, and team members
- Monitored patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, and recording intake information
- Administered therapeutic treatments, non-sterile dressings, ice packs and baths
- Provided care to residents to manage skin related conditions
- Showered patients daily
- Applied splints to arms and legs to prevent contractures
- Uphold the mission and core values of our company
Education
Ged -
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WA08.1997
Skills
- Transporting patients
- Certified in CPR
- Specimen preparation
- Patient Care
- Maintaining endoscopic equipment
- HIPAA
- Vital Signs
- Proficient in Medical Vocabulary
- Client Relations
- Digital Literacy
- Patient preparation
- Educating patients
Guidance in Life Transitions
Digital Content Creator
Certification
- SGNA Technical Specialist, 12/01/09
- Nursing Assistant Certified, 03/01/93
- CNA
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Certified Medication Technician
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
- Title: Endoscopy Technician
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
Providence Swedish Hospital
09.2023 - 05.2024
Endoscopy Technician
Nuwest group
09.2022 - 09.2023
Endoscopy Technician
Western Washington Medical Group
09.2021 - 10.2022
Endoscopy Technician
Wagi
06.2020 - 08.2022
Endoscopy Technician
Gastro Health
01.2020 - 06.2020
Endoscopy Technician
St. Joseph's Hospital
03.2006 - 12.2019
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Hospital
02.2004 - 03.2006
CNA/Med Tech
Easthaven Villa
01.2003 - 02.2004
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Panorama City
03.2001 - 01.2003
CNA/HHA
State of Washington
06.1997 - 03.2001
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Garden Courte Memory Care Community
03.1996 - 06.1997
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Evergreen Nursing And Rehabilitation
02.1992 - 03.1996
Ged -
South Puget Sound Community College
- SGNA Technical Specialist, 12/01/09
- Nursing Assistant Certified, 03/01/93
- CNA
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Certified Medication Technician
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