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Karissa Yoho

Branson

Summary

Medical supply professional with extensive experience in inventory management and medical equipment sterilization. Proven ability to streamline supply processes and support healthcare teams effectively. Known for reliability in collaborative settings and flexibility in meeting evolving needs. Skilled in maintaining hygiene standards and ensuring operational efficiency.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Supply Technician/Lead OR Technician

Madigan Army Medical Center
03.2016 - 07.2020
  • Performed independently the full duties of a medical supply technician.
  • Skills and duties consisted of operating washer decontamination equipment, steam and V-Pro sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, cart washers, cart lift, dumb waiter, automatic box conveyer, and pneumatic tube system; decontaminated, assembled, sterilized, stored, and issued products manufactured in SPD for use in the patient care areas (76 separate clinics, 14 surgical suites, 262 bed regional medical center) General, Orthopedic, Cardiac-Thoracic, Eye, ENT, Oral Surgery, Plastic, Neurology, GYN and GU, Robotics.
  • Generated case cart pick list using Cenistrac instrument tracking system, assembled case carts in support of routine and emergent surgical procedures, maintained inventory of supplies and inspected sterility.
  • Conducted routine cleaning, inspection, biological testing, inventory, and documentation. Not only on instrumentation, but also on the machines utilized.
  • Assisted with training new personnel and orientation training. From new nurses, reps, surgical technologists, to doctors.
  • Assisted as well with restocking and delivering crash carts to all clinics/floors as needed
  • AWARDED: RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION FOR THE TEACHING PROVIDED TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN PERIOPERATIVE NURSING COURSE CLASS 181
  • AWARDED: RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION FOR THE TEACHING PROVIDED TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN PERIOPERATIVE NURSING COURSE CLASS 182
  • LEAD OR TECHNICIAN: MANAGED AND SCHEDULED MY SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS DAILY, WHERE THEIR STRENGTH WOULD SHINE. ENCOURAGED AND PUSHED THEM TO THEIR OWN BRILLIANCE. GUIDED, TAUGHT, WORKED SIDE BY SIDE WITH THEM FOR THE SAFETY AND BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME FOR OUR PATIENTS!
  • Hours per week: 40+

Operating Room Nursing Assistant

Ireland Army Community Hospital
10.2012 - 08.2015
  • Performed independently the full duties of an Operating Room Nursing Assistant.
  • Performed various pre-operative and postoperative procedures as directed; assisted in preparing patients and operating room environments for surgery; maintained the cleanliness of the operating room and set up sterile fields for surgical procedures.
  • Maintained appropriate stock levels for assigned surgical service based off anticipated surgical case load.
  • Assisted in the Sterile Processing Department as needed; received, cleaned, decontaminated surgical instruments.
  • Provided technical guidance to peers.
  • Assisted in the teaching of new surgical technicians.
  • Served as the lead technician in the General service which also included Bariatric and Plastic surgery.
  • Multitasked between 2-3 jobs daily while working as the floor sergeant, patient transport, and turnover specialist during short-staffed missions.
  • Hours per week: 40+
  • Supervisor: MAJ Deborah Savage (502) 624-9752
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Operating Room Nursing Assistant

Madigan Army Medical Center
05.2009 - 07.2012
  • Served as a member of the surgical team performing scrub duties on all major and minor procedures in a 243-bed Regional Medical Center with 14 Operating Room suites and 18 surgical specialties.
  • I was responsible for aseptic technique during preparation and assistance with surgical procedures.
  • Prepared all supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures including General, Vascular, Gynecology, Plastic, Urology, Orthopedic, Podiatry, Robotics, and Neurology surgical specialties.
  • Served as a proctor and mentor to 68D Phase II students, and Medical Proficiency Training (MPT) students, newly assigned staff, Active Duty and Reserve Component Soldiers.
  • Was responsible for maintenance of surgical equipment; ensured the safety and proper use of all equipment and instrument sets.
  • Cleaned OR suite after surgery, removed and disposed of solid and/or contaminated materials; washed instruments and assembled them for sterilization.
  • Transported patients from the hospital units to the OR, assuring safe transportation; checked patients chart and identification for completeness.
  • AWARDED: SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST OF THE YEAR BY PEERS, SUPERVISORS, AND PHYSICIANS DUE TO ABILITIES, TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, ABILITY TO POSITIVELY TEACH OTHER SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS AND OVERALL SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE
  • Hours per week: 45
  • Supervisor: SFC Katiria Dejesus (253)968-2235
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Surgical Technologist

Comanche County Memorial Hospital
09.2007 - 01.2009
  • Prepared for and assisted in surgical procedures. Able to prepare surgical suite to the surgeon’s preference while maintaining sterility
  • Aseptic technique-developed awareness of aseptic technique, therefore, able to prevent spread of infectious diseases.
  • Scrubbing, gowning, and gloving-Maintained aseptic technique while preparing the surgeon and myself for surgery.
  • Knowledge of instruments-Apply knowledge of surgical instruments enabling the anticipation of the surgeon’s needs during all aspects of surgical procedures.
  • First Aid/CPR-Recognized emergency situations and provided assistance.
  • Preceptor-Trained nurses and new employees on the neurosurgery team. I taught how to scrub and setup for various cases.
  • Cleaning surgical instruments-When needed, helped organize and reassemble instrument pans. Also, able to operate the autoclave for sterilization.
  • Terminating surgical suites-Cleaned the operating room at the beginning of the day, in between cases, and at the end of the day. This would include wiping surfaces, bagging all trash, taking dirty instruments to be washed and sterilized, changing linens, and mopping the floor.
  • AWARDED: CUSTOMER SERVICE STAR BY DR. GRANTHAM (HEART SURGEON) EXIBITING SPEED, EFFICIENCY, PROFESSIONALISM, AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IN PREPARATION AND SET UP FOR AN EMERGENT AAA CASE (ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM) WHILE PROVIDING EXELLENCE IN TEAMWORK
  • AWARDED: CUSTOMER SERVICE STAR BY DR. JANICE LEPP (GYN SURGEON) PROMOTING PROFESSIONALISM AND PATIENT SAFETY
  • OUTSTANDING ”TURN OVER” AND READINESS WHILE EXEMPLIFYING TEAMWORK
  • AWARDED: SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST OF THE WEEK BY PEER RECOGNITION SUPPORTIVE
  • AWARDED: SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST OF THE WEEK BY PEER RECOGNITION TEACHING
  • Hours per week: 50
  • Supervisor: Mrs. Lorene Anderson (580)536-9314
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Surgical Technologist

Ochsner Clinic Foundation
03.2001 - 10.2005
  • Assisted on the Neurosurgery and Liver Transplant team
  • Scrubbed, setup cases, assisted surgeons and nurses during procedures, and pulled cases for the next day.
  • When needed, helped organize and reassemble pans in the instrument room.
  • Restocked the cores and the surgery rooms.
  • Trained nurses and new employees on the neurosurgery team how to scrub and setup for various cases.
  • Hours per week: 50
  • Supervisor: Kathy Pratt 504-842-3000
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Education

Technical or Occupational Certificate -

Great Plains Technology Center
Lawton, OK
05.2001

Some College Coursework Completed - undefined

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

Great Plains Technology Center
Lawton, OK
06.2000

High School - undefined

Elgin High School
Elgin, OK
05.1996

Skills

  • Adaptable learning
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Waste disposal
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Medical equipment maintenance
  • Equipment calibration
  • Sterile storage management
  • Medical devices
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving

Training

  • Surgical Technology Program – May 2001
  • Medical Management Program – June 2000

Additional Information

  • Health Occupation Students of America – Member 1999/2001
  • Medical Management Technician Class – Vice President 1999/2000
  • Great Plains Technology Center Awards 1999/2000
  • National Honor Society
  • Employability Award
  • Perfect Attendance
  • Triple Crown Award

Timeline

Medical Supply Technician/Lead OR Technician

Madigan Army Medical Center
03.2016 - 07.2020

Operating Room Nursing Assistant

Ireland Army Community Hospital
10.2012 - 08.2015

Operating Room Nursing Assistant

Madigan Army Medical Center
05.2009 - 07.2012

Surgical Technologist

Comanche County Memorial Hospital
09.2007 - 01.2009

Surgical Technologist

Ochsner Clinic Foundation
03.2001 - 10.2005

Some College Coursework Completed - undefined

Cameron University

Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined

Great Plains Technology Center

High School - undefined

Elgin High School

Technical or Occupational Certificate -

Great Plains Technology Center

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