Antanika Edwards
Chapel Hill
Summary
Experienced Anesthesia Technician with over 4 years of hands-on support in fast-paced operating room environments. Proficient in anesthesia machine setup, airway set supplies, and maintaining safety and infection control standards. Brings a strong work ethic, attention to detail.
Detail, adaptability, and the ability to iterate quickly into new teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
UNC Health Care
Hillsborough
08.2022 - Current
- Set up and manage IV lines, arterial lines, central lines, and pressure monitoring equipment.
- Maintain sterile anesthesia within the expiration date.
- Prepare, set up, and troubleshoot anesthesia machines, ventilators, and monitoring equipment prior to surgical procedures.
- Assist anesthesia providers (MDs, CRNAs) during the induction, maintenance, and emergence of anesthesia.
Anesthesia Technician
Wake Med Hospital
Raleigh
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted anesthesiologists during patient monitoring and anesthesia administration.
- Prepared anesthesia equipment for surgical procedures in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Calibrated and tested anesthesia machines for optimal performance before use.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up necessary equipment such as monitors, ventilators, IV pumps.
Operating Room Assistant
UNC Health Care
Chapel Hill
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Transport patients safely to and from the operating room, PACU, and other departments.
- Assist surgical teams by preparing and maintaining operating rooms before, during, and after procedures.
- Monitor and restock OR supplies, ensuring readiness for scheduled and emergency cases.
Site Safety Manager
C&C Construction
Carrboro
06.2010 - 06.2019
- Developed and implemented safety training programs to enhance employee awareness and compliance.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify hazards and enforce safety regulations.
- Led incident investigations to determine root causes and prevent future occurrences.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Chapel Hill High
Chapel Hill, NC06-2004
Skills
- intubation assistance
- ICU transportation
- IV, arterial line, and central line supply setup
- Anesthesia equipment setup and maintenance
- Anesthesia machine calibration
- Adaptability in fast-paced settings
Certification
BLS
ACLS (training)
ACLS (training)
Timeline
Anesthesia Technician
UNC Health Care
08.2022 - Current
Anesthesia Technician
Wake Med Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2022
Operating Room Assistant
UNC Health Care
01.2020 - 02.2021
Site Safety Manager
C&C Construction
06.2010 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
East Chapel Hill High