Actively seeking a position that not only allows leveraging existing skills but also provides a platform for professional growth. Enthusiastic about contributing expertise to a dynamic work environment that values skill development and offers opportunities for advancement. The goal is to align with a forward-thinking organization to make meaningful contributions while advancing in the career.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Simulation Specialist I
University Of Nebraska Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Facilitates effective communication and collaboration among students, healthcare professionals, faculty, and staff within advanced surgical training facility.
Collaborates with faculty to develop, prepare, set up, and execute surgical simulation training sessions, supporting seamless delivery of educational initiatives.
Independently ensures organization of surgical instrumentation and sets up surgical stations. Offers assistance in programming and operating simulators for diverse clinical scenario simulation training sessions when requested.
Leads skills labs, prioritizing safety in handling cadaveric specimens, food-grade tissue, and animal tissue. Ensures proper disposal of biohazard materials and utilizes correct solutions for tissue management.
Aids in managing recording and camera functions related to operating room equipment, including CAE, in-light cameras, high-definition monitors, Canvas modules, and Haivision.
Actively serves as proctor for Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES FES) exam and Fundamental Use of Surgical Energy (FUSE) exam.
Unit Secretary/CNA
Boys Town National Research Hospital
06.2004 - 08.2021
Offers secretarial support to surgical staff, performing tasks like answering phones, preparing charts, organizing for next day's surgeries, handling paging, faxing, and copying essential paperwork.
Assists with patient care, including taking vital signs as needed.
Manages all business office functions pertaining to patients admitted to the hospital floor, taking charge of admissions and payment collection.
Oversees distribution and allocation of surgery center and clinic invoices, ensuring approval processes are efficiently executed.
Surgical Instrument Specialist
Boys Town National Research Hospital
02.2003 - 06.2004
Supported surgical staff by executing technical functions, including reprocessing decontamination, disinfection, preparation, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments.
Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations and facility policies by maintaining accurate and comprehensive documentation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bellevue East High School
Bellevue, NE
06.1998
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including advanced skills in Excel for data analysis, PowerPoint for presentation creation, Outlook for communication and scheduling, and Word for document creation and editing
Experienced in general office procedures to streamline workflow and well-versed in medical terminology for effective communication in healthcare environments
Proficient in assessing patient health through vital sign measurements and skilled in maintaining accurate and organized medical records through patient charting
Skilled in 10-key numerical data entry and maintains a typing speed of 40 words per minute, ensuring efficient and accurate data entry
Certification
CPR License - 06/2018 to current
Certified Nursing Assistant - 06/2004 to current
Timeline
Surgical Simulation Specialist I
University Of Nebraska Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Unit Secretary/CNA
Boys Town National Research Hospital
06.2004 - 08.2021
Surgical Instrument Specialist
Boys Town National Research Hospital
02.2003 - 06.2004
High School Diploma -
Bellevue East High School
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