Tajarah Cason
Philadelphia
Summary
Caring, patient-focused, and self-motivated medical professional with a proven record of excellent customer service experience across multiple industries, capitalizing on dependable and trustworthy nature to continue a career in patient care services. Specializing in taking care of patients pre/ and post anesthesia surgeries and those who require close monitoring while also fulfilling a full range of responsibilities for daily operations. Experience handling patient records, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring full compliance with all government regulations and internal procedures. Recognized for having excellent time management skills and a happy and comforting demeanor.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Assistant
Pennsylvania Hospital
2022.05 - Current
- Displayed sharp attention to detail while monitoring patients and completing responsibilities; exhibited strong multi-tasking abilities and initiative to identify with and meet patient needs.
- Supported optimal surgical outcomes by participating in ongoing quality improvement initiatives, regularly reviewing performance metrics and making adjustments as needed based on feedback from peers and supervisors.
- Assisted in the reduction of surgical site infections by diligently following infection control protocols throughout all perioperative processes.
- Optimized operating room efficiency by participating in ongoing training sessions, staying current on best practices within the field of perioperative care.
- Enhanced surgical team efficiency by assisting with patient positioning, draping, and other necessary tasks for successful surgeries.
- Reduced post-operative complications by ensuring proper handling, cleaning, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment.
CASHIER SUPERVISOR
GSK/SODEXO
2017.03 - 2022.12
- Capitalized on extensive customer experience to drive satisfaction, with authority for greeting customers, answering their questions, providing information on policies and procedures, helping them locate products, and resolving any problems with food quality or service
- Entrusted to handle money and given access to company safe
- Balanced cash drawers at end of shift, calculated daily transactions, and ensured cash balances were correct while also keeping records required by government agencies regarding sanitation and food subsidies
- Assisted with quality control by monitoring food preparation methods, portion sizes, and presentation.
Education
Dialysis Patient Care Technician Training Program -
DaVita Kidney Care & West Philadelphia Skills Initiative
Philadelphia, PA03.2023
High School Diploma -
Walter D. Palmer Charter School
06.2014
Skills
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient Positioning
- Preoperative preparation
- Critical thinking abilities
- Organizational abilities
- Safe sharps disposal
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Patient transportation
- Problem-Solving
- Hospital Pre-Screenings
- Time Management
Timeline
Perioperative Assistant
Pennsylvania Hospital
2022.05 - Current
CASHIER SUPERVISOR
GSK/SODEXO
2017.03 - 2022.12
Dialysis Patient Care Technician Training Program -
DaVita Kidney Care & West Philadelphia Skills Initiative
High School Diploma -
Walter D. Palmer Charter School
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