Tessa Kerecman
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Credentials
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CPR/AED/First Aid
American Red CrossJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate in Brain Injury Medicine
ReMedJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certified in Infection Control (CIC)
ReMedJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
ReMedJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Direct Support Professional - Specialist in Positive Behavior Support (DSP)
ReMedJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Conceptual Foundations of Medicine (CFM) Certificate
University of PittsburghDec, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Bonebridge
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Switzerland
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Sales Consultant
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Nov 2022 - Present
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Altus Spine
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Surgical support specialist
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Feb 2022 - Jul 2022
Represent and cover spine surgeries professionally, efficiently, and effectively • Worked directly with Neurosurgeons and Orthopedic Surgeons in the OR to support medical device usage during the procedure • Supported a variety of spinal surgeries including ACDF, PLIF, PLF, XLIF, TLIF, ALIF, LLIF, Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Revision surgeries, osteotomy, OLIF etc. in the OR • Assisted with medical device usage and education, additionally assisted surgeons in OR room setup, acquiring additional surgical devices during surgery, assisting with retractor setup, bipolar setup, suction troubleshooting etc. • Concisely communicates the proper use of instruments and implants to surgeons, PAs, surgical technicians, and sales representatives (tapered technical teachings to suit the individual and their knowledge) • Worked in the Product operations department and assisted with specializing surgeon trays to their preferences, audited all incoming and outgoing trays to assure all necessary devices and instruments were included and building new BINS for future use in surgeries • Ability to build rapport, develop and maintain relationships with surgeons (and their teams) o Certified in all necessary trainings for access to the OR including, but not limited to, OR protocols, HIPPAA, Sunshine Act, Radiology Safety, Fire Safety, Bloodborne Pathogens, Electrical safety etc., • Established a training regime • Knowledgeable about the general anatomical basis for surgical implants and their proper implantation dependent on the spinal pathology at hand • Customized sets based on surgeon preferences; created surgeon preference cards and case notes to assist in customizing trays to each individual surgeon and their needs • Process instrument sets and paperwork (audit) efficiently and promptly; managed and maintained inventory • Maintain a high and increasing knowledge of instruments, implants, surgical techniques, and procedures. Show less
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CREATIVE HEALTH AND SPINE
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chiropractic Assistant
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Aug 2021 - Feb 2022
• Promotes and maintains health by providing chiropractic therapies under chiropractic supervision • Independently performs a variety of chiropractic therapies on patients including massage-gun therapy, stimulation therapy, red-light therapy, contour light therapy, decompression therapy, neuropathy therapy, knee-on track therapy on patients • Coordinates and implements treatment programs for patients & evaluates abnormal conditions by reviewing Chiropractor’s interpretations of patient evaluations & tests • Conducts interviews with patients, obtaining relevant medical information, and reports finding to the Chiropractor • Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance. • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. • Able to assist other staff when required • Responsible for cleaning each adjustment room before and after each patient appointment. • Worked collaboratively with doctor and coworkers to ensure smooth patient flow and to minimize wait times. Show less
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Collage Rehabilitation Partners
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Brain Injury Specialist
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Apr 2020 - Sep 2021
Brain Injury Specialists provide minimum to maximum assistance and supervision to the people we serve to promote success in daily living tasks, recreational activities and vocational pursuits. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, therapy, going to outside appointments, activities and other outings. Position Skills: Assists patients with all required needs including ADL (activities of daily living) assistance, SAPs (stable activity plan) execution, self-care, assisted mobility/safe transfers, assisted feedings (1:1 meals), cueing, voiding, orientations, redirecting behaviors in addition to assisting and aiding in all other special medical requirements/needs. Proficient in behavioral analysis and assists in the production and implementation of behavioral strategies tapered to each individual’s specific medical/neurological needs Requires independent work and team collaboration Ability to prioritize tasks based on importance Certifications: CPR certified DHS (direct home safety/care) certified COVID-19 Precautions, preventions and proper PPE utilization certified Awards: March 2021 Commendable Winner (Employee of the Month of March) Direct care hours aquired: As of April 9th 2021: Aquired 275+ hours of direct patient contact and care Show less
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University of Pittsburgh Affiliated
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Private Tutor
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Aug 2012 - Dec 2019
Produced organized lesson plans in tapered to the curriculum; communicated with Professors to assure lessons were taught in conjunction with the curriculum Prepared study guides, worksheets and test preparation/review sheets Organized and arranged individual private tutoring sessions with a variety of students at different education levels ACT/SAT tutoring certified Tutored students ranging from 9 years of age through college level in all subjects Worked with students with a range of learning disabilities (including autism, ADD, ADHD etc.); created special activity plans best suited for their specific needs and requirements Show less
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SABATINOS GRILL
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Waitressing/ Cashier Clerk/ Customer Service
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Jun 2014 - Sep 2016
• Maintained sanitary food preparation surfaces; cleaned and sanitized all kitchenware • Assigned and organized all employee shifts; produced weekly schedules • Trained all new employees; motivating all other team-members of the establishment • Maintained sanitary food preparation surfaces; cleaned and sanitized all kitchenware • Assigned and organized all employee shifts; produced weekly schedules • Trained all new employees; motivating all other team-members of the establishment
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CVS Pharmacy
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Representative/ Photography Technician /Customer Service Representative/ Cashier Clerk
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Aug 2011 - May 2014
• Sales representative role required suggesting products for customers based on their described needs in a product; would talk them through benefits of various products and made suggestions for the best product for their needs • Photograph technician; developed all film photos in a timely fashion to meet all promised pick-up times • Assisted customers at the self-help photograph development stations ; helped edit and correct photos and answered any other questions prompted by these customers • Operated as a beauty sales consultant; tapered product suggestions to the specific needs expressed by the customer • Repaired, re-programmed and operated all store technology/machinery • Restocked shelves; disposed of expired items; returned misplaced items to their proper locations • Upheld a tidy, well-organized workplace Show less
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Education
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University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor's degree, Neuroscience -
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine