Jasemine Porterfield
Memphis
Summary
Focused,professional and well versed in wide range procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by national board of surgical technology and surgical assisting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Methodist Lebonheur Hospital- University
Memphis
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools and support.
- Maintained an organized surgical environment for efficiency and safety.
- Educated new team members on operating room procedures and safety standards.
- Participated in surgical team meetings to discuss best practices and improvements.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and hospital policies during surgeries.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient readiness for procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels of surgical supplies and restocked as needed.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
Certified Medical Assistant
Methodist Healthcare
Memphis
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated appointments effectively.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by healthcare providers.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and health management strategies.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
Certified Medical Assistant
Phlebotomy Solutions
Memphis
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to streamline patient care processes.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Certified Medical Assistant
MSHN Enterprises
Memphis
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated appointments effectively.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by healthcare providers.
Education
Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technologist
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN 01.2023 - 04.2024
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant Training
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN 08.2019 - 05.2020
Skills
- Assisting in surgeries
- Patient positioning
- Compliance with regulations
- Preoperative preparation
- Sterile technique
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Patient confidentiality
- Passing surgical tools
- Biological specimen collection
- Infection control protocols
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Basic life support
Certification
- NBSTA Certified
- BLS
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Methodist Lebonheur Hospital- University
04.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technologist
University of Memphis
01.2023 - 04.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Methodist Healthcare
10.2021 - 04.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Phlebotomy Solutions
08.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
MSHN Enterprises
06.2020 - 08.2020
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant Training
Concorde Career College
08.2019 - 05.2020