Kira Schoeppler
Peyton
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Assistant with a proven track record at Endoscopy Centers of Colorado Springs, excelling in patient care and surgical precision. Recognized for optimizing workflows and mentoring peers, while upholding professionalism and critical thinking. Committed to continuous learning and adept in first aid CPR, ensuring safety and efficiency in high-pressure environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Endoscopy Centers of Colorado Springs
04.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing precise surgical assistance during various procedures.
- Continually updated professional skills, staying abreast of the latest surgical techniques and technologies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all surgical activities for record-keeping purposes and quality control analysis.
- Provided mentorship to new Surgical Assistants in order to maintain high levels of competency within the team.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgeries with efficient room turnover times.
GI Technician
Endoscopy Centers of Colorado Springs
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Mentored new technicians joining the team, fostering an environment conducive to learning and professional growth.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations throughout all aspects of care provision.
- Optimized departmental workflow through diligent inventory management, ensuring necessary supplies were always available.
- Increased efficiency in endoscopy unit operations by organizing equipment and maintaining sterilization protocols.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to strict infection control policies and procedures.
- Participated in continued education initiatives, keeping current on best practices in gastroenterology care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science -
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO05-2020
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Professionalism and ethics
- Continuous learning attitude
- Critical thinking
- Organizational growth
- Stress management techniques
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Reliability
- Self motivation
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Troubleshot and repaired various equipment, amounting to thousands in savings equipment repair.
- Introduced strict infection control protocols, reducing post-surgical complications.
- Decreased specimen labeling errors by recommending and introducing revamped procedures.
- Achieved improved care of equipment through effectively helping with proper training on technique and care.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Endoscopy Centers of Colorado Springs
04.2022 - Current
GI Technician
Endoscopy Centers of Colorado Springs
07.2020 - 04.2022
Associate of Science -
Pikes Peak State College
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