Ashley Malone
Capron
Summary
Orthopedic healthcare professional with comprehensive expertise in casting, splinting, brace/DME fitting, wound care/dressing changes, suture/staple removal, fracture care support, patient education, rooming/vitals, EMR, surgical assisting, inventory/sterilization, etc. Consistently delivers results through strong team collaboration and adaptability to evolving needs. Known for precision, reliability, and excellent communication skills, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and efficient support to medical staff.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Orthopedic Technician
Dr. Lee McFadden
Beloit, WI
10.2021 - 12.2025
- Assisted in preparing and organizing orthopedic equipment for patient procedures.
- Learned proper use of medical tools and safety protocols in clinical settings.
- Supported healthcare team in maintaining sterile environments during treatments.
- Helped with patient positioning and comfort during orthopedic assessments.
- Participated in inventory management, assisting with tracking supplies and equipment usage.
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring patients'' conditions after surgery or injury, reporting any changes or concerns to supervising physician immediately.
- Assessed patient comfort related to cast and splints and assisted with comfort measures.
- 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.
- 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.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during difficult times, addressing concerns related to their injuries or treatments in a professional manner.
- Improved patient comfort by providing efficient and accurate orthopedic casting and splinting.
- Streamlined inventory management processes for orthopedic supplies, improving overall clinic organization and efficiency.
- Maintained organized, neat workspace and removed all waste and debris to promote efficiency and optimal productivity.
- Handled tools and machinery with caution and precision to avoid costly mistakes and safety accidents.
- Implemented safety protocols during procedures to minimize risks and ensure compliance with standards.
- Maintained surgical sterility in accordance with hospital and national protocols.
- Assisted in surgery with patient positioning, holding retractors, and ensuring overall patient safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Boone High School
Poplar Grove, IL05-2003
Skills
- Pre-operative preparation
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
- Fracture management
- Patient positioning
- Suture removal
- Post operative care
- Instrument sterilization
- Splinting
- Casting
- Dressing changing
- Cast removal
- Orthopedic surgery assistance
- Brace application
- Organization skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Patient care
- Reliability
- Patient education
- Patient confidentiality
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
Certification
Registered Orthopedic Technician Surgical Certified
Timeline
Registered Orthopedic Technician
Dr. Lee McFadden
10.2021 - 12.2025
High School Diploma -
North Boone High School