NANETTE SMITH
Riverside,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Anesthesia Technician certified in [Area of certification]. Offering 36 years of experience testing and calibrating job-related equipment, explaining procedures and monitoring patients under anesthesia. In-depth knowledge of anesthetic and sterile techniques. Dedicated to contributing to safe, efficient anesthesia care.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Anesthesia Tech
Kaiser Permanente
02.2011 - Current
- Responsible for the acquisition and preparation of the Anesthesia delivery system and equipment.
- Assist with monitor placement, induction and extubation.
- Orientate and train new anesthesia, tech and staff as needed to the operating room.
- Clean disinfect and sterilize equipment.
- Assist with stocking the Work Room.
- Assist with pain management.
Lead Anesthesia Technician
Riverside County Regional Medical Center
01.1997 - 02.2011
- Direct day-to-day workflow with the Anesthesia techs, and Assistants.
- Maintain stock, coordinate with vendors to meet with Doctors regarding new products.
- Provide and assist with cost-effective equipment for the Anesthesia department.
- Orientate Anesthesia staff, residence to the department process, cleaning, infection, control, equipment, location, and troubleshooting the Anesthesia machines.
Anesthesia Technician
Riverside Medical Clinic Surgery Center
07.1989 - 01.1997
- Assist Anesthesiologist with airway management, intubation and extubation.
- Procurement and handling of non-controlled medication, stocking supplies and equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
- Order supplies.
- Cleaning and disinfection and sterilizing of equipment.
Phlebotomist/EMT
Riverside General Hospital
01.1982 - 07.1989
- Trauma team phlebotomist, performed venipuncture on ER and trauma patients as needed.
- Obtain in chart lab results.
- Vital signs, laboratory and blood bank runs, remove staples or sutures, ability to perform ear lavage, remove cast, splints, adjust, crutches, and other task as needed.
Education
pre nursing -
Riverside Community College
Certified Medical Assistant - Coding,Billing
Medical Service Training Center
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Regional Occupational Program
Phlebotomist - undefined
Loma Linda Hospital
Skills
- Anesthesia Technician
- Phlebotomist
- Laboratory Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- CNA
- Anesthesia equipment
- Anesthesia processes
- Anesthesia procedures
- BLS
- ACLS
- Sterile technique
- Ventilator support
Professional Experience
20+ years, 15+ years, Proficient with all Anesthesia equipment, processes, and procedures., BLS, ACLS
Educational Skills
- Certified Anesthesia Technician
- Phlebotomist/Laboratory Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- CNA
Certification
- Certified Anesthesia Tech, Kaiser Permanente - 2011 to current
Timeline
Certified Anesthesia Tech
Kaiser Permanente
02.2011 - Current
Lead Anesthesia Technician
Riverside County Regional Medical Center
01.1997 - 02.2011
Anesthesia Technician
Riverside Medical Clinic Surgery Center
07.1989 - 01.1997
Phlebotomist/EMT
Riverside General Hospital
01.1982 - 07.1989
Certified Medical Assistant - Coding,Billing
Medical Service Training Center
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Regional Occupational Program
Phlebotomist - undefined
Loma Linda Hospital
pre nursing -
Riverside Community College