Open To Work
Kimberly Alfinito
San Jose
Summary
Recent graduate from a Surgical Technology program with hands-on experience in emergency medical situations. Demonstrated ability to maintain patient safety and infection control while effectively assisting medical teams. Ready to apply skills in surgical instrument handling and patient preparation to optimize surgical outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Technician II
Kaiser Permanente
San Jose
07.2023 - Current
- Receive direction and assignments from nurses and physicians, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Assist with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Prepare patients for suturing, perform wound cleaning, application of dressings, orthopedic devices, and splints.
- Perform EKGs and obtain vital signs.
- Responsible for the quality control checks of urine dipsticks.
- Cleans and disinfects equipment and gurneys.
Lab Assistant II
Kaiser Permanente
Redwood City
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Demonstrated expertise and precision in executing venipunctures, finger, and heel sticks for patients across all age groups.
- Prepared specimens and forms for transport to outside laboratories.
- Sanitized workstations and instruments to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared specimens for analysis by conducting sample processing and extraction techniques.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
Emergency Medical Technician
Norcal Ambulance
San Jose
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Streamlined prepping processes, arranged equipment, and optimized patient positioning to support respiratory therapists, nurses, and physicians in delivering effective patient care.
- Transported patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities, ensuring safe and efficient transport during critical situations.
- Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reporting changes to healthcare team to ensure timely interventions.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and supplies.
Education
Surgical Technologist
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA06-2026
BLS/CPR AED Certification
American Heart Association (AHA)
12-2024
NCCT CPT License - Phlebotomy
Bay Area Medical Academy (BAMA)
San Jose, CA07-2022
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
South Bay Regional Public Safety Training
San Jose, CA12-2021
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Patient care
- Emergency Equipment Use
- Wound dressing
- Patient preparation
- Instrument preparation
- Surgical instrument prep
- Anatomy
- Medical terminology
- Critical Thinking
- Trauma assessment
Badges
- Ready to Work
- Ready to Learn
- Medical Terminology
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician II
Kaiser Permanente
07.2023 - Current
Lab Assistant II
Kaiser Permanente
04.2023 - 07.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
Norcal Ambulance
08.2022 - 04.2023
Surgical Technologist
San Francisco State University
BLS/CPR AED Certification
American Heart Association (AHA)
NCCT CPT License - Phlebotomy
Bay Area Medical Academy (BAMA)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
South Bay Regional Public Safety Training