Alexis Santos
Boston
Summary
Positive and compassionate, well-suited for providing patient care in healthcare setting. Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy pairs with skills in using orthopedic equipment and following safety protocols. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through meticulous attention to detail and effective teamwork.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedic Technician
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA
11.2025 - Current
- Applies and removes casts, splints, and braces under physician supervision, enhancing patient comfort.
- Educates patients on post-operative care protocols, improving adherence to treatment plans.
- Implement's inventory management practices for orthopedic supplies, reducing waste and improving availability of materials.
- Measures and fit crutches and canes and instructed patients on proper crutch and cane walking.
- Set up orthopedic fracture tables for casting procedures and applied variety of plaster and fiberglass casting, splints, braces, soft goods and skin and skeletal traction..
- Manage wound care for patients with various types of injuries, promoting healing and preventing infection.
Operating Room Aide
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA
09.2023 - 11.2025
- Adhered to universal precautions, applying aseptic techniques to operating room equipment and personnel.
- Assisted in transporting patients, instrument carts and equipment before and during surgical procedures.
- Opened and distributed sterile supplies during medical procedures.
- Maintained equipment and supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
- Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures such as cleaning and case cart management.
- Participated in ongoing education opportunities such as attending conferences and workshops, staying up-to-date on best practices in the field.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Fisher College
Boston, MA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
Brighton, MA06-2021
Skills
- Patient care
- Medical terminology
- Safety protocols
- Cast application
- Wound care
- Critical thinking
- Customer service
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Orthopedic Technician
Tufts Medical Center
11.2025 - Current
Operating Room Aide
Tufts Medical Center
09.2023 - 11.2025
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Fisher College