Hi, I’m
Chanel Olckers
Wellington,Upper Hutt
Summary
Eagle-eyed surgical assistant offering 4 years of experience and success in working as an integral member of the surgical team. Highly knowledgeable in wide range of procedures. Hold current CPR and Basic Life Support certifications. I am currently on my second year of the Paramedic degree provided by Whitireia.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Diogo Godoy Zanicotti
Surgical Assistant
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Familiar with gowning and gloving up correctly for surgeries ( extensive understanding of how to avoid cross contamination )
- Great time management, as surgeries and other procedures are often timed closely after one another.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to surgeon for further investigation.
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
City Dentists
Dental Assistant
11.2018 - 10.2020
Education
Whitireia Porirua, NZ
Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) from Paramedic
11.2024
Tawa CollegeWellington, NZ
High School Diploma
11.2018
Skills
- Instrumentation Specification
- Wound Dressing
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Engagement
- Tool Sterilizing
- Passing Surgical Instruments
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Monitor Patients
- Patient Health Information Access
- Safe Sharps Disposal
- Reading Comprehension
- Patient Information Maintenance
- Proper Positioning
- Disinfection Processes
- Manual Handling
Mountain biking, Hiking, Surfing
In my spare time I like to make time for active hobbies, gives me space to clear my head. I have a mountain biking and hiking trail near my residence, it is very convenient to access at the start or end of my day. Will often drive to Tora's point on weekends near Te Awaiti if the waves are present.
Additional Information
I am a very punctual and hard working individual, I think this position will be a great opportunity to join Wellington Free Ambulance.
Languages
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Diogo Godoy Zanicotti
01.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
City Dentists
11.2018 - 10.2020
Whitireia
Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) from Paramedic
Tawa College
High School Diploma
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