Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Values in Action award winner
Languages
Timeline
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Jeff Bounds

El Cajon

Summary

Dynamic Orthopedic Technician with proven expertise at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, excelling in pre-operative preparation and fracture management. Enhanced patient outcomes through effective communication and meticulous post-operative care. Recognized for optimizing clinic efficiency and fostering teamwork, ensuring high standards of patient comfort and satisfaction.

Experienced with orthopedic care and patient support, focusing on surgical assistance and post-operative management. Utilizes orthopedic equipment and sterile techniques to ensure patient safety and comfort. Knowledge of team collaboration and adaptability, which are crucial for meeting dynamic healthcare needs.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Orthopedic Technician

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
03.2013 - Current
  • Prevented complications by closely monitoring patients'' conditions after surgery or injury, reporting any changes or concerns to supervising physician immediately.
  • Optimized patient care by maintaining detailed records of treatments, procedures, and progress notes for each individual case.
  • Strengthened teamwork and collaboration among clinic staff by actively participating in meetings, sharing knowledge, and providing constructive feedback.
  • Facilitated successful rehabilitation efforts through ongoing communication with physical therapists regarding patient progress and needs.
  • Assessed patient comfort related to cast and splints and assisted with comfort measures.
  • Set up orthopedic fracture tables for casting procedures and applied variety of plaster and fiberglass casting, splints, braces, soft goods and skin and skeletal traction.
  • Promoted positive patient outcomes by monitoring progress throughout treatment plans and making necessary adjustments to ensure optimal results.
  • Contributed to successful surgeries by effectively preparing patients for procedures through explanation and pre-operative assistance.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes for orthopedic supplies, improving overall clinic organization and efficiency.
  • Increased patient satisfaction with thorough post-operative care instructions, ensuring proper healing and recovery.

Education

Respiratory Therapy

California College San Dirgo
San Diego, CA
07-2010

Associate of Science - Orthopedic Technology

Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
03-1998

Skills

  • Pre-operative preparation
  • Physical assessment
  • Wound care
  • Fracture management
  • Patient positioning
  • Suture removal
  • Post operative care
  • Splinting
  • Casting
  • Dressing changing
  • Brace fitting
  • Orthopedic surgery assistance

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of four in the development of TLSO and LSO education and fitting.
  • Developed Splinting workshop for ED personnel.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to track TLSO/LSO fitting and dispensing.

Certification

  • Certified Orthopedic Technician (OTC)- 1998.
  • BLS License - current

Values in Action award winner

Each year a medical professional, at Mercy Hospital, is recognized for outstanding patient care. I received this award in 2017.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Orthopedic Technician

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
03.2013 - Current

Respiratory Therapy

California College San Dirgo

Associate of Science - Orthopedic Technology

Grossmont College
Jeff Bounds