Caden Foote
Quincy
Summary
Compassionate, motivated, and detail-oriented Surgical Assistant known for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Specializes in maintaining sterile fields, providing direct assistance during surgical procedures, and handling surgical instruments. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless support to surgeons and optimal patient care. Efficient skills as a Laboratory Technician, trained to handle issues and remain level-headed. Reliable and hardworking with deep knowledge of laboratory equipment, documentation requirements and processes. Technically savvy to quickly troubleshoot and resolve complex clinical and instrument problems.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Seaport Dermatology
Mystic
11.2020 - Current
- Assisted with post-operative wound care including packing, dressing changes, irrigation and debridement when needed.
- Provided emotional support to family members before, during, and after surgery.
- Maintained sterile environment in the operating room during surgical procedures.
- Organized instrument trays for specific types of surgeries.
- Performed other duties as assigned by supervisor or physician such as stocking supplies or restocking OR rooms after use.
- Assisted with minor office procedures such as suture removal, incision checks, biopsies.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to surgery in order to be aware of their conditions or allergies.
- Sterilized endoscopic equipment between uses per infection control protocols.
- Assisted in prepping operating room for surgery by sterilizing instruments and setting up equipment.
- Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately before each procedure.
- Performed suturing techniques under direct supervision of a surgeon.
- Gathered and passed instruments to surgeon during operation.
- Cleansed surgical instruments following use in order to ensure safe storage.
- Organized instruments and supplies to optimize surgical team efficiency.
- Communicated with patients after surgery to assess recovery and mitigate complications.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Dressed wounds with antiseptic compounds and sterile coverings to protect surgical sites and promote healing.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Reviewed physician orders to appropriately count and dispense pre-operative and post-operative medications.
- Pursued numerous learning opportunities in order to continuously expand core knowledge associated with surgical and technical procedures to advance patient care.
- Communicated with professionalism and compassion when interacting with surgical team and patients.
- Controlled bleeding during surgical procedures by clamping and ligating blood vessels.
Lab Technician
Seaport Dermatology
Mystic
11.2020 - Current
- Trained new staff members on proper laboratory techniques and protocols.
- Operated computers to access information related to patient specimens as well as inputting data into the computer system.
- Reviewed patient records and prepared slides for interpretation by a physician.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies necessary for operation.
- Monitored inventory levels of chemicals, supplies and other materials needed to perform laboratory procedures.
- Assisted in the preparation of frozen sections for histopathological diagnosis.
- Performed staining and processing of tissue specimens for microscopic examination by pathologists.
- Processed human tissue samples utilizing automated methods including embedding, microtomy, staining, coverslipping and labeling of slides for storage or shipment.
- Assisted pathologist in gross examination of surgical specimens.
Delivery Driver
Fireside Brick Oven Creations
Gales Ferry
06.2020 - 09.2024
- Answered phone calls from customers placing takeout orders.
- Stocked shelves with fresh ingredients needed for pizza making process.
- Delivered pizza to customers in a timely manner while adhering to traffic laws.
- Followed proper sanitation protocols when handling food products on the job.
- Assisted customers with questions or complaints regarding their orders.
- Maintained cleanliness of restaurant dining area, kitchen, and delivery vehicle.
- Verified accuracy of orders prior to leaving for deliveries utilizing checklist procedure.
- Greeted customers upon arrival, took orders and provided product knowledge.
- Processed cash and credit and debit payments accurately using point-of-sale system.
- Provided courteous customer service by addressing customer concerns promptly and professionally.
- Conducted daily cleaning duties such as mopping floors, washing dishes.
Employee Service Representative
Edge Fitness Club
West Hartford
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted customers in the completion of orders, returns, exchanges, and other customer service related tasks.
- Responded promptly to all requests from management regarding customer service initiatives.
- Provided customers with technical assistance to ensure proper use of products or services.
- Researched billing issues when necessary to resolve customer complaints.
- Suggested improvements to existing policies and procedures that would enhance customer satisfaction levels.
- Answered incoming calls and emails from customers, providing them with product information and resolving their inquiries.
- Developed positive relationships with customers through friendly greetings and excellent service.
- Supported employees dealing with complex situations by understanding needs and organizing satisfactory resolutions.
Camp Counselor
Ledyard Parks And Recreation
Ledyard
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
- Developed individualized behavior management plans for campers with special needs.
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
- Monitored camper behaviors during meals ensuring proper hygiene habits were followed.
- Provided first aid and responded to emergencies, maintaining camper safety as the top priority.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT08-2025
High School Diploma -
Ledyard High School
Ledyard Center, CT06-2020
Skills
- Surgical assistance
- Lab techniques
- Patient chart review
- Data analysis
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Equipment sterilization
- Effective communication
- Professionalism and ethics
- Surgical equipment handling
- Operating room etiquette
- Anatomy and physiology
- Infection control protocols
- Patient identification
- Surgical instrumentation
- Wound dressing
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Suture cutting
- Medical terminology
- Critical thinking
- Preoperative checklists
- Wound closure techniques
- Postoperative care
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving aptitude
Note to employers
I like to think of myself as a very happy and fun to work with individual. I almost always have a smile on my face and am always trying to find the positive in any situation. I have always gotten along great with all of my fellow employees and supervisors, along with patients who request to see me when they are in the office. I feel I have a lot to offer with my knowledge and experience but I think even more importantly, I will bring a very enjoyable atmosphere.
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Ledyard Parks And Recreation
05.2023 - 08.2023
Employee Service Representative
Edge Fitness Club
12.2022 - 10.2023
Surgical Assistant
Seaport Dermatology
11.2020 - Current
Lab Technician
Seaport Dermatology
11.2020 - Current
Delivery Driver
Fireside Brick Oven Creations
06.2020 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Central Connecticut State University
High School Diploma -
Ledyard High School
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