Worked alongside physicians, nurses, and other healthcare workers as part of a patient care team; responsible for the care and safety of our patients; ensured effective communication between the OR specialists, the nursing team, the patient, other staff, and other hospital departments; assisted scrub staff according to established standards; assisted in preparation and sanitation of the OR suite to ensure both a safe environment and an efficient room turnover.• Scrubbed in a wide variety of surgical procedures including: Podiatry, ENT, GYN, Laparoscopic, and open abdominal General Surgery cases; Orthopedic surgery including total joint arthroplasty; Vascular surgery including aortogram, venogram, and shuntogram.• Developed critical thinking skills necessary to understand procedures and surgeon’s needs.• Handled instruments, supplies, and equipment during all procedures.• Worked cooperatively and efficiently with staff to provide quality patient care.• Applied all knowledge of HIPPA regulations to maintain patient confidentiality.

Provided respectful, quality care to developmentally disabled clients. Empowered clients with the knowledge and support to live as independently as possible, given their capabilities. Instructed them on how to socialize within their communities. Taught them the importance of money management to equip them for day-to-day activities like shopping. Instructed them on time management and personal hygiene activities like getting up to get to work on time and laundering their clothes.• Liaison between professionals and clients and client’s families. • Responsible for transportation of clients.• Assisted with/leadership role for holiday and other program events.