Lauren Kinnear
Placentia
Summary
Detail-oriented GI Technician with expertise in patient care, emergency response, and team collaboration. Committed to maintaining patient safety and ensuring high-quality care during GI procedures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
GI Technician
Mission Hospital Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo
09.2023 - 02.2026
- Ensured cleanliness and sterilization of instruments and workspaces to uphold safety standards.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure proper patient care protocols.
- Prepared equipment for examinations and treatments, including cleaning, sterilizing and setting up scopes with appropriate accessories.
- Prepared and organized procedure rooms for operations, facilitating efficient workflows.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate patient care and enhance treatment outcomes.
EMT-Basic
Falck Ambulance
Los Angeles
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed patient conditions on-site.
- Administered basic life support techniques and first aid to patients.
- Operated ambulances for timely patient transfers to hospitals and healthcare facilities.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining triage-based treatment plans.
- Collaborated with medical personnel to expedite patient treatment and transport.
Sales Associate
Vince
Venice
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Collaborated with team members to ensure optimal inventory levels, enhancing product availability.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of sales floor, improving customer shopping experience.
- Assisted customers in locating products, addressing inquiries, and providing tailored product recommendations.
- Engaged customers with product knowledge and personalized service.
- Processed sales transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
Hostess
The Whole Enchilada Restaurant
Placentia
04.2016 - 10.2017
- Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, seating them promptly.
- Managed dining reservations using the restaurant's booking system efficiently.
- Handled phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders, and address service questions promptly.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of hostess station and entry area to enhance guest experience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA09-2026
(Transfer Curriculum) - Psychology
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA05-2018
Skills
- Endoscopic procedures
- GI procedure assistance
- Biopsy handling
- Specimen collection
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Emergency response
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
Timeline
GI Technician
Mission Hospital Mission Viejo
09.2023 - 02.2026
EMT-Basic
Falck Ambulance
05.2022 - 04.2023
Sales Associate
Vince
12.2018 - 07.2019
Hostess
The Whole Enchilada Restaurant
04.2016 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles
(Transfer Curriculum) - Psychology
Orange Coast College