Orthopedic Physician Assistant

• Aug 2021 - Present

Surgical orthopedic nursing care technician

• Oct 2016 - Aug 2019

-Trained to build orthopedic traction for patients with skeletal fractures and application of TLSO and Newport orthosis. - Shadowed orthopedic surgeons and PAs while performing ORIF, I&D, scopes & total joint replacements. - Assisted nurses with bedside wound care. -Worked closely with physical therapists to assist with rehabilitation, which included transferring and ambulating patients. - Performed phlebotomy on patients for routine lab tests, as well as glucose checks. - Monitored patients and performed vitals while maintaining patient records via electronic medical records. - Assisted patients with ADLs while appropriately promoting patients to uphold independence and maintain patient dignity. - Maintained a clean setting by changing and removing soiled linens, as well as performing bed making. - Effectively communicated with the supervising nurse and immediately reported changes in patients’ conditions. Show less

Certified Nursing Assistant

• Aug 2015 - Sep 2016

-Assisted residents with their activities of daily living, including oral care, feeding, toileting, bathing, dressing and grooming; all while appropriately promoting residents to uphold independence and maintaining patient dignity. -Transferred residents and assisted them with ambulation. -Maintained a clean setting by changing and removing soiled linens, as well as performing bed making. -Administrated medicine and oxygen daily to residents -Communicated well with the supervising nurse and immediately reported observations and changes in the resident’s condition. Show less

Customer Service Associate

• Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

-Provided customer service by acknowledging the customer, identifying their needs, assisted with purchasing decisions, locating merchandise, resolving issues and concerns. -Promoted products and services, as well as representing and supporting the company's mission statement. -Put the customer first during inquiries and complaints by dealing in a polite and productive manner. -Worked closely with a team to meet, and exceed sales, and goals. -Provided customer service by acknowledging the customer, identifying their needs, assisted with purchasing decisions, locating merchandise, resolving issues and concerns. -Promoted products and services, as well as representing and supporting the company's mission statement. -Put the customer first during inquiries and complaints by dealing in a polite and productive manner. -Worked closely with a team to meet, and exceed sales, and goals.