Brook Williams

Key Responsibilities:

• Surgical Leadership: Serve as the primary point of contact for surgical procedures, coordinating with dermatologists and other team members to facilitate smooth and efficient operations.
• Patient Care: Provide pre-operative and post-operative care, including patient education, monitoring vital signs, and managing patient comfort and safety throughout the surgical process.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor the surgical team, providing guidance and support to ensure high standards of care and teamwork. Conduct training and performance evaluations to enhance team skills and efficiency.
• Procedure Coordination: Organize and prepare for various dermatologic surgical procedures, including biopsies, excisions, and laser treatments. Ensure all necessary equipment and supplies are sterile and ready for use.
• Compliance and Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of surgical procedures, patient interactions, and outcomes. Ensure compliance with medical regulations and office policies.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for enhancement in surgical practices and patient care.

Skills and Expertise:

• Clinical Expertise: Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in dermatologic surgical procedures, patient assessment, and emergency response.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and inspire a team, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with patients, staff, and healthcare providers.
• Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail in both patient care and surgical preparation.
• Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
• Worked closely with the Nurse Practitioner to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
• Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

• Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
• Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
• Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
• Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
• Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
• Informed, answered questions and recommended treatments for clients seeking range of aesthetic services.
• Assessed condition of clients' skin in order to make recommendations to improve skin quality.
• Guided patients through process, explaining what to expect and how to follow up to improve results.
• Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.

• Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
• Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
• Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Worked with Wounded Warriors to understand needs and provide excellent service.
• Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
• Provided emergency medical care, including conducting physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
• Transported sick and injured and conducted preliminary physical examinations.
• Administered medical care for range of conditions and basic health concerns including immunization, medications and blood draws.
• Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
• Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.