Twinnette McKinney
Riverdale,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Support Technician
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained a clean and sterile environment in the operating room.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and equipment for the operating rooms.
- Transported patients from recovery room to their rooms after surgery was completed.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations in order to provide assistance when needed.
- Performed various tasks such as stocking shelves, unloading deliveries and disposing of hazardous materials according to safety protocols.
- Set up equipment necessary for each individual procedure prior to start time.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times while adhering to safety regulations.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
Surgical Support Technician
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta, GA
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Aided in the upkeep of a clean and sanitary surgical environment.
- Assessed and contributed to team members' tasks based on identified gaps in workload distribution.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Maintained operating rooms in adherence to environmental asepsis standards.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Transported patients from recovery room to their rooms after surgery was completed.
- Provided support services such as transporting specimens or medications between departments.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
Patient Care Technician
Piedmont Fayetteville Hospital
Fayetteville, GA
12.2017 - 05.2022
- Delivered exceptional support to patients through effective response to assistance calls and evaluation of their individual requirements.
- Enhanced team efficiency through assistance with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Provided vital assistance in maintaining healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Organized and maintained unit supplies to ensure team readiness for anticipated demands.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
A.G Rhodes Health and Rehab
Atlanta, GA
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Ensured patient comfort and safety through transportation and prompt response to call lights or requests.
- Supported patients in maintaining optimal hygiene by providing assistance with bathing, grooming, and related needs.
- Administered accurate and timely measurement of patient vitals, encompassing temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Recorded care actions by updating records and logs in medical software system.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or Stretcher.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bonterra Nursing and Rehabilitation
Atlanta, GA
06.2013 - 12.2015
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or serger.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Education
Certification For Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Fa's Allied Healthcare
07.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Atlanta Technical College
trueSkills
- Patient Confidentiality
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Technician Assistance
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Electronic Medical Records Management
- Wound Dressing Techniques
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Assisting Surgical Team
- Disposing of Biohazardous Waste
- Assessing Vital Signs
- Gowning and Gloving Procedures
- Patient positioning expertise
- Medical Terminology Familiarity
- Patient transportation
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Wound Dressing
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- BLS
Timeline
Surgical Support Technician
Grady Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - 12.2023
Surgical Support Technician
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2023
Patient Care Technician
Piedmont Fayetteville Hospital
12.2017 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
A.G Rhodes Health and Rehab
01.2016 - 12.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bonterra Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2013 - 12.2015
Certification For Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Fa's Allied Healthcare
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Atlanta Technical College
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- BLS
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