Paula Powers
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(H) (615)227-1268, (C) (615)414-4465,
Objective
To obtain a position where I can utilize my current skills as well as learn new expiriences and grow within the company.
Work Experience
surgical assistant (11/02/1999 – 03/03/2003)
assisting with outpatient surgical procedures.
Last Employer: Rivergate Surgery Center
Contact Person: Brenda Cruse
Responsibilities: Setting up surgical instruments and equipment for outpatient surgical procedures. Assist doctors and nurses with both pre and post operative care.
Accomplishments: Managed all inventory including ordering supplies and equipment. Scheduling patients for procedures.
Surgical/clinical assistant (04/02/1993 – 11/09/1999)
Assist with both surgical procedures and clinical care in a medical office setting.
Last Employer: The Otology Group, P.C.
Contact Person: Michael E. Glasscock, M.D.
Responsibilities: Medical assisting in neurotologic clinic. Assist with surgical procedures.
Accomplishments: Learned to assist with complicated neurotologic procedures in operating room. Scheduling patients for both appointments as well as surgical scheduling, inventory and sterilization of instruments. Assisting with in office procedures.
Surgical equipment technician (12/31/1990 – 02/09/1993)
set up equipment for surgical procedures. Assist doctors and nurses with coordination of operating room practices.
Last Employer: Baptist Hospital
Contact Person: Maggie Keller
Responsibilities: Preparing operating room for procedures. Testing and maintenance of surgical equipment.
Accomplishments: Completing Surgical equipment technician course. Maintaining many different types of equipment used in a surgical setting. Maintaining inventory.
Education
Establishment: DuPont High School
Degree: G.E.D.
Skills
I am a real team player and learn tasks easily. I work well with others and strive to do my best.
Computer Skills: I have experience with microsoft word, excel and also have experience with cash registers.
Additional Information
References available upon request
Interests
I am very involved in my childrens lives. I participate in their school activities whenever possible. I also enjoy gardening and many outdoor activities