Taylor Brakeville
Burlington,Iowa
Summary
Throughout my various careers my goals have always been to be a reliable, helpful person, and to find pride in my work. I am interested in a career that requires walking or mobility, that values its clientele and employees, allows me to stay busy, and helps me to build my skills and knowledge.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technician
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
1221 S Gear Ave, W. Burlington, Iowa, 52655
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure sterile environments during procedures.
- Upheld high standards of patient privacy by following HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive medical information.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Demonstrated adaptability, working effectively with various surgical teams.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by anticipating surgeons' needs throughout procedures and reacting quickly to changes in situations.
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
- Completed continued education modules as often as required to stay up to date on surgical technology and meet organizational requirements.
- Trained new staff by sharing best practices and methods to maintain a high standard of care for our patients.
Surgical Aide
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
1221 S Gear Ave, W. Burlington, 52655
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Assisted in room turn over by cleaning with proper cleaning solutions, reorganizing surgical suite equipment, and removing waste and soiled surgical equipment.
- Retrieved and delivered surgical specimens and donor blood while ensuring proper documentation of patient information.
- Stocked surgical suites with various surgical items and checked for outdated items.
- Retrieved patients for surgical procedures from the Medical/Surgical floor. Ensured correct patient and collected proper documentation.
- Wore gloves and proper Personal Protective Equipment when necessary.
- Retracted for surgeons during surgery while using required sterility techniques.
- Preserved patient privacy (HIPAA).
- Trained new aides on safety procedures and best practices in the operating room.
- Participated in continued education through Workday training modules and staff meetings.
Housekeeper
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
West Burlington, USA
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Maintained cleanliness according to health code guidelines in specified areas of the hospital.
- Cleaned nurses’ stations, occupied patient rooms, and reset rooms after patients are dismissed.
- Wore appropriate attire (black scrubs for most schedules; some schedules required wearing scrubs provided by the hospital). Name tags are always required. Face masks that uphold hospital standards are currently required.
- Gathered items and equipment. Name tag/ key card, housekeeping keys, and radio/ phone are required. Other items include rags, mops, trash bags, etc.
- Restocked, cleaned, and maintained housekeepers’ closet and cart at the beginning and end of shifts.
- Maintained hand hygiene. Always wear gloves while cleaning, change gloves between tasks, and always wash or sanitize hands after doffing gloves.
- Used proper PPE (personal protective equipment) for each patient room and area to prevent transmission of infectious diseases.
- Used proper chemicals and cleaning methods for each patient room and area to prevent transmission of infectious diseases.
- When cleaning occupied patient rooms, focused on sanitizing ‘high touch’ areas.
- Discarded of waste materials properly. Put trash, linens, biohazards, recyclables, and glass in their designated areas.
- Preserved patients’ privacy and wishes (Hippocratic oath).
- Coordinated with nurses, CNAs, doctors, housekeepers, and any other hospital staff.
Cook
Good Restaurant + Lounge
Burlington, USA
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Prepared and cooked food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Practiced safety with kitchen utensils such as knives, ovens, grills, blenders, and dish washing machines.
- Ensured freshness of food/ ingredients by checking for quality before use, dating items, and rotating stock.
- Ensured food was stored and cooked at correct temperatures by observing the temperature of cooked foods, ovens, sous-vide, coolers, and freezers.
- Shopped for food and kitchen supplies.
- Washed dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, pans, etc. using dishwasher or by hand.
- Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas, equipment, and work surfaces according to sanitation standards.
- Swept and mopped floors.
- Emptied trashcans and dishrag receptacles, then taken to disposal areas.
Housekeeper
Hampton Inn & Suites
Burlington, USA
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Kept guests’ rooms clean and comfortable.
- Cleaned specified rooms listed by supervisor daily.
- Restocked cleaning carts (towels, toiletries, cups, etc.)
- Respected guests’ privacy: knocking before entering, waiting for approval to enter.
- Wore gloves when necessary.
- Gathered trash from trash receptacles, gathered all trash from checked out rooms.
- Gathered dirty linens, towels, sheets, blankets, etc, then took them to laundry chute.
- Made beds using clean linens.
- Dusted surfaces using rags, dusters, and appropriate cleaning chemicals.
- Cleaned bathrooms’ toilet, sink, and shower/ tub, using proper cleaning chemicals.
- Restocked guests’ toiletries and amenities.
- Vacuumed carpeted areas, use sticky roller on hard floors to pick up dust/ hairs.
- Reported any broken or damaged items to supervisor.
Cook/ Host/ Bar back/ Housekeeper
Martini’s Grille
Burlington, USA
10.2015 - 08.2019
- Created a safe, fun, and unique dining experience for all customers.
- Greeted each customer with friendly eye contact.
- Answered telephone calls and responded to inquiries.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant’s menu and products.
- Rectified guest complaints quickly and efficiently within reason.
- Communicated with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers.
- Bussed tables, cleared, cleaned, and reset tables quickly.
- Washed dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, pans, and etc.
- Cleaned rooms, hallways, lobbies, Boardroom, Ponzu party area, elevators, locker rooms, and other work areas.
- Emptied trashcans and dishrag receptacles, transported to disposal areas.
- Cleaned bar equipment such as coolers, juicers, bar mats, drains, and freezers.
- Trained new employees.
Delicatessen Clerk/ Italian Express Clerk
Hy-Vee
Burlington, USA
05.2011 - 11.2015
- Made customers’ shopping/ ordering/ purchasing experience as simple and enjoyable as possible.
- Greeted all customers and give immediate attention.
- Served shoppers in a prompt, courteous, and friendly manner.
- Took customers’ orders and wrote orders on tickets.
- Suggested additional items and offered samples of weekly promotional pizzas, deli meats, and cheeses.
- Sliced, served, and packaged specialty meats, salads, and cheeses.
- Fulfilled special order requests, including special occasion meat trays and party platters.
- Maintained knowledge of current product locations and stocked product cases.
- Replenished food at serving stations.
- Supervised and trained new employees.
- Safely used knives, scales, wrappers, and compactors.
- Cleaned walls, fans, drains, and floors in Delicatessen and Italian Express department coolers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mediapolis High School
Mediapolis, Iowa01.2011
Skills
- CPR Certified
- Workplace safety
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Surgical Technician
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Surgical Aide
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
07.2020 - 06.2022
Housekeeper
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
07.2020 - 05.2022
Cook
Good Restaurant + Lounge
08.2019 - 07.2020
Housekeeper
Hampton Inn & Suites
10.2018 - 08.2019
Cook/ Host/ Bar back/ Housekeeper
Martini’s Grille
10.2015 - 08.2019
Delicatessen Clerk/ Italian Express Clerk
Hy-Vee
05.2011 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
Mediapolis High School