Dervin Lopez
Oak Grove
Summary
Orthopedic care professional with solid track record of assisting in surgical settings and providing patient support. Well-versed in maintaining sterile environments and utilizing orthopedic equipment. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedic Technician
Army
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted orthopedic surgeons during procedures, ensuring sterile environments and efficient instrument availability.
- Maintained and operated orthopedic equipment, performing routine inspections and minor repairs to ensure functionality.
- Collaborated with medical staff to develop patient care plans, enhancing recovery outcomes through tailored support.
- Documented patient histories and treatment plans accurately, improving communication across healthcare teams.
- Led quality assurance initiatives focused on compliance with healthcare regulations, significantly improving service delivery standards.
- Trained junior technicians on equipment handling and safety protocols, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- 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.
- Elevated patient safety measures by conducting regular equipment inspections for wear or malfunction.
- Streamlined inventory management processes for orthopedic supplies, reducing downtime during surgical procedures.
- Optimized patient care by maintaining detailed records of treatments, procedures, and progress notes for each individual case.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes and instructed patients on proper crutch and cane walking.
- Decontaminated all equipment, instruments and supplies and cleaned and stocked carts, rooms and changed linen, as required.
Security Officer
St.James Security
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security compliance.
- Conducted regular patrols to deter unauthorized access and maintain order.
- Responded promptly to incidents, providing assistance as needed.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during emergency situations and investigations.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Investigation
ICPR Junior College
Mayaguez PR03-2019
Skills
- Pre-operative preparation
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
- Fracture management
- Suture removal
- Post operative care
- Aseptic techniques
- Instrument sterilization
- Splinting
- Casting
- Cast removal
- Orthopedic device fitting
- Orthopedic equipment maintenance
- Dressing changing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Inventory management
- Physical stamina
- Record keeping
- Professionalism
- Infection control
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
BLS, ACLS
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Hiking
- Participating in local clean-up initiatives
- Dancing
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Yoga
- Music
- Drawing and Painting
- Swimming
- Adventure Travel
Timeline
Orthopedic Technician
Army
08.2022 - Current
Security Officer
St.James Security
07.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Criminal Investigation
ICPR Junior College
good conduct by the Army
The certificate of good conduct was awarded to me for not having had any problems or situations that put others in danger throughout my career.