Whitney Taylor
Healthcare Professional
Henderson,KY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Deaconess Henderson Hospital
Henderson , KY
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Consultant
Cerner/ Oracle
Remote, KY
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Collaborated with teams to define, strategize, and implement marketing and web strategies.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
Onboarding Specialist
Adecco Staffing
Evansville, IN
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained regular schedule of onboarding classes, one-on-one meetings, and transitional hand-offs to supervisors.
- Organized welcome packages and icebreakers to get new hires quickly up to speed with colleagues and company details.
- Helped new hires complete and submit required paperwork, set up benefits accounts, and initiate direct deposits.
- Trained new hires in technology required to access company systems and complete job tasks.
- Put together employee files and collected required digital or physical information to meet requirements.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
Labor and Delivery Surgical Technologist
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
Owensboro, KY
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
COVID-19 Tracer- CONTRACT
Commonwealth Of Kentucky
Owensboro, KY
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Offered basic guidance regarding testing and medical consultation for those exposed to people with COVID-19.
- Reached out to people newly diagnosed with COVID-19 to determine contact histories and potential exposures.
- Coordinated with public health and local facilities to support isolation and quarantine of individuals.
- Collected and recorded information in electronic medical records.
- Provided educational and informational resources regarding isolation policies and quarantine measures.
- Lent daily assessment of health screen and symptom data.
- Performed record keeping by logging client information within secure contact-tracing software.
- Managed enrollment, transportation, and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
- Conducted surveys and documented all responses.
- Gathered and submitted observational information in addition to required data points.
- Uploaded or transmitted data using secure protocols.
EKG Technician
St Vincent Hospital
Evansville, IN
10.2015 - 04.2019
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Educated patients on testing and preparation steps prior to procedure.
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
- Scheduled patients for testing and conducted follow up calls to confirm and answer questions.
- Transcribed physician interpretations to maintain electronic records for cosign by attending doctor.
- Initiated CPR for patients in cardiac failure, responding to hospital crisis codes.
- Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient information and treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 01.2020 - 06.2020
Associate of Science -
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY 08.2017 - 08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY 08.2017 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Public Administration And Services
Murray State University
Murray, KY 08.2021 - Current
Skills
Case management
Timeline
Consultant
Cerner/ Oracle
07.2022 - 11.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Deaconess Henderson Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Public Administration And Services
Murray State University
08.2021 - Current
Onboarding Specialist
Adecco Staffing
03.2021 - 05.2022
COVID-19 Tracer- CONTRACT
Commonwealth Of Kentucky
07.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Western Kentucky University
01.2020 - 06.2020
Labor and Delivery Surgical Technologist
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
05.2019 - 07.2021
Associate of Science -
Madisonville Community College
08.2017 - 08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Madisonville Community College
08.2017 - 08.2019
EKG Technician
St Vincent Hospital
10.2015 - 04.2019
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