Victoria Ward
Oxford,OH
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
OB Scrub Technician
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
Poplar Bluff, MO
04.2023 - Current
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Prepared, cared for and disposed of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
- Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
- Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Conducted research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
Administrative Assistant
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
Poplar Bluff, MO
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Composed correspondence, reports and meeting notes.
- Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff.
- Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
- Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
- Utilized editing programs to proofread content for typo-free emails, memos and documentation.
- Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
- Organized both physical and digital files and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
- Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Inventoried and ordered supplies for office.
- Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
- Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
- Prepared and prioritized calendars and correspondence.
- Scheduled staff and monitored resource allocation to provide optimal coverage and service.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Maintained accurate department and customer records.
- Updated system to organize office documentation, maximizing efficiency and increasing productivity.
- Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls and maintained front reception desk.
- Coordinated catering services for various functions, including sales trainings and department meetings.
- Used voice recorder or notepad to compose and transcribe meeting minutes.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters and emails for office distribution.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
Patient Care Technician
Cox Hospital
Springfield, MO
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
Patient Care Technician
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield, MO
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Poplar Bluff High School
Poplar Bluff, MO05-2019
Some College (No Degree) -
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MOSome College (No Degree) -
Three Rivers Community College
Poplar Bluff, MOSkills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Positioning
- Infection Control
- Critical Thinking
- Specimen Preparation
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Assessing Vital Signs
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Equipment Operation
- Attention to Detail
- Wound Dressing Techniques
- Passing surgical tools
- Electronic Charting
- Preparing for surgeries
- Basic Life Support
- Surgical Technologist
- Flexible and Adaptable
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
OB Scrub Technician
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
10.2022 - 04.2023
Patient Care Technician
Cox Hospital
09.2020 - 05.2022
Patient Care Technician
Mercy Hospital Springfield
04.2019 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Poplar Bluff High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Ozarks Technical Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
Three Rivers Community College
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