Travis Thomas
Lynnwood,WA
Summary
Dedicated Anesthesia Aide with extensive experience at Olympic Medical Center, excelling in preoperative assessments and patient transportation. Demonstrated ability to improve patient care through meticulous medication preparation and compassionate patient interactions. Achieved a high patient satisfaction rate by leveraging strong communication skills and healthcare knowledge. Expert in maintaining anesthesia equipment, ensuring optimal operational efficiency.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesia Aide
Olympic Medical Center
06.2018 - 08.2023
- Calibrate Anesthesia machines every morning prior to use.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anesthesia provider.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Accessed and reviewed safety data sheets (SDS) of hazardous materials and latex allergy items used in anesthetizing location.
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Educated patients and families about procedures, risks and benefits of anesthesia.
- Participated in consultations and preoperative assessments with anesthesiologists before surgeries.
- Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation, and ventilatory support.
- Obtained detailed health history from each patient and conducted physical examinations to calculate exact dosages prior to anesthetic administration.
- Verified availability of operating room supplies, medications and gases.
- Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
- Assisted post-operative patients with acute pain management in line with established safety and medicine administration protocols.
- Scheduled repairs for malfunctioning equipment and kept accurate records of all medical components and machines for optimal efficiency.
Cook/cashier
Turnip the Beet
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
Education
GED -
Peninsula College
Port Angeles, WA06-2013
Skills
- Preoperative assessment
- Post-anesthesia care
- Medication preparation
- Airway management
- Patient positioning
- Electronic medical records
- Patient monitoring
- Healthcare regulations
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient transportation
Accomplishments
- Achieved Employee of the month by performing my job with accuracy and efficiency with great patient care skills.
- was acknowledged in the OMC News letter on multiple occasion's for outstanding performance and care for our patients and staff alike.
- I met with the Patient experience team and was given an award for the out standing patient care I provide.
Timeline
Anesthesia Aide
Olympic Medical Center
06.2018 - 08.2023
Cook/cashier
Turnip the Beet
06.2017 - 07.2018
GED -
Peninsula College
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