Jennifer Brown
Nashville
Summary
Knowledgeable Anesthesia Technician bringing demonstrated skills in organizing supplies, setting up equipment and assisting anesthesiologists. Hardworking, reliable and detail-oriented in completing high-quality work in full compliance with facility and regulatory standards. Proficient in aseptic techniques and patient monitoring. Willing to expand clinical competencies and continue advancing within the healthcare field, with long-term goals of graduate-level education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
Vanderbilt
Nashville
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted anesthesiologists with patient preparation and monitoring during procedures.
- Prepared and organized anesthesia supplies for surgical teams in operating rooms.
- Supported inventory management by tracking and restocking anesthesia materials.
- Followed safety guidelines while handling and disposing of hazardous materials.
- Maintained clean and sterile fields in operating rooms when assisting anesthesiologists.
- Assembled procedure kits for blocks, central lines, arterial lines, blood product infusions and fiber optic scopes.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up necessary equipment such as monitors, ventilators, IV pumps.
- Changed breathing tubing and suction canisters between cases.
- Cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized instruments and equipment used in the OR following established protocols.
- Cleaned and restocked carts in operating rooms for general surgery and labor and delivery.
- Coordinated and set up supplies and equipment for planned procedures.
- Kept work areas and equipment clean and sanitized for optimal protection.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to anesthesia delivery systems when they arose.
Patient Access Coordinator
Baptist Health Hospital
Paducah
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed patient registrations and verified insurance information efficiently.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling for multiple departments within the hospital.
- Assisted patients in understanding their financial responsibilities and payment options.
- Educated patients on pre-registration requirements before scheduled procedures.
- Applied HIPAA privacy and security regulations while handling patient information.
- Verified demographics and insurance information to register patients in computer system.
- Obtained necessary signatures for privacy laws and consent for treatment.
Volunteer
Baptist Health Hospital
Paducah
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
- Transported patients safely between departments and treatment areas.
- Ensured cleanliness of transport equipment and patient areas before use.
- Greeted visitors in a friendly manner, offering directions or other assistance as needed.
- Helped transport patients and assisted with discharges.
LST
NueroRestorative
Paducah
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote
- healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding
- and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar
- and heart rate.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough
- patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Health Administration
Murray State University
Murray, KY 08.2022 - 05.2024
Associate of Arts - Gender Studies
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Paducah, KY 08.2020 - 05.2022
Massac County High School
Metropolis, ILSkills
- Anesthesia supply management
- Patient monitoring
- Equipment setup
- Hazardous material handling
- Infection control
- Patient registration
- HIPAA compliance
- Appointment coordination
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Friendly demeanor
- Team collaboration
Certification
- BSL certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Anesthesia Technician
Vanderbilt
03.2025 - Current
Patient Access Coordinator
Baptist Health Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Health Administration
Murray State University
08.2022 - 05.2024
Volunteer
Baptist Health Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
Associate of Arts - Gender Studies
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
08.2020 - 05.2022
LST
NueroRestorative
03.2018 - 02.2019
Massac County High School