Andrea Galvan
Clovis
Summary
Seeking to transition into a new field after gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced surgical environment. Developed strong patient care and equipment handling skills while ensuring adherence to strict safety standards. I am looking to leverage these transferable skills to make a positive impact in a new professional setting.
Professional in surgical support with a strong track record in assisting surgical teams. Skilled in preoperative and postoperative care, sterile technique, and equipment maintenance. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and delivering consistent results. Reliable and focused on enhancing patient outcomes and ensuring smooth surgical procedures.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Services Assistant
Summit Surgical
09.2024 - Current
- Streamlined inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels of surgical supplies and equipment.
- Provided exceptional patient care before, during, and after surgery, promoting a positive patient experience.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, fostering effective communication among surgical staff members.
- Improved patient safety by efficiently sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous waste materials, maintaining a safe working environment within the operating room.
- Reduced surgery time, ensuring timely setup of the operating room for each procedure.
- Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills by supporting colleagues during high-stress situations in the operating room.
- Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives to optimize surgical services department efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Expedited turnover time between surgeries by swiftly breaking down used equipment and setting up new workstations for incoming procedures.
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
Medical Assistant
Sierra Pacific Orthopedics
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
Sterile Processing Technician II
Fresno Surgical Hospital
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Galen College of Medical And Dental Assistants
08.2002
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Medical Terminology
- Operating room etiquette
- Patient care
- Sterile technique
- Surgical equipment
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Critical thinking
- Infection control protocols
- Medical terminology
- Patient transportation
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Effective communication
- Patient safety
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Self motivation
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- First Aid/CPR
- Leadership qualities
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Surgical Services Assistant
Summit Surgical
09.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Sierra Pacific Orthopedics
11.2022 - 09.2024
Sterile Processing Technician II
Fresno Surgical Hospital
12.2020 - 11.2022
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Galen College of Medical And Dental Assistants
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