Alane Fideler
Certified Surgical Technologist
Burnsville,United States
Summary
Skilled surgical technologist offering 7 years of experience scrubbing and assisting cases in all specialties. Proficient in sterile processing and endoscopy. Eager to take the next step in educating and supporting students while utilizing communication skills. Adept at precepting and evaluating new staff, as well as medical and surgical tech students. Proven leader in organization and teamwork by developing new protocols to improve workflow. Excited to bring expertise to the institution and future healthcare professionals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
Saint Louis Park, MN
09.2021 - Current
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures; anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare, Nurses PRN
North Kansas City, MO
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Completed 2 years of traveling surgical technologist contracts in the midwest before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. Specialties included cardiothoracic, ECMO and cath lab procedures, vascular, general, OB/Gyn, urology, otolaryngology, and robotics.
- Maintained sterile field including scrubbing, gowning, gloving myself as well as team members, and prepared the back table and Mayo stands according to the procedure; ensured aseptic technique by checking integrity of wrapped/peel-packed items, and observed for breaks in the sterile field during each case.
- Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
- Assisted with sterile processing while on travel contracts when needed.
Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR
Fairview Health Services UMMC
Minneapolis, MN
07.2016 - 05.2019
- Completed 3.5 years of scrubbing cases in a variety of surgical specialties including cardiothoracic, organ transplants and procurements, trauma, peripheral vascular/endovascular, general, robotics, and pulmonary
- Assisted preoperatively and postoperatively with transferring, positioning, and preparing the patient; draping, setting up equipment, and counting sponges, instruments, and needles.
- Implemented new training initiatives for surgical team members to comply with Joint Commission and AORN standards while also improving workflow and efficiency; Precepted and evaluated new staff members on procedures, technical assistance, surgeon preferences, infection control, and safety standards.
- Presented to associates during education and in-service meetings about hospital policies, equipment uses, and best practices for new supplies.
Certified Surgical Technologist/Sterile Processing Technician
Trinity Health Hospital
Minot, ND
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Contributed technical assistance during surgery by retracting, cutting suture, suctioning, passing instruments, caring for specimens, monitoring medication use and fluid loss, going on and off heart-lung bypass, and anticipated the surgeon’s needs.
- Operated autoclaves, decontamination and sterilization equipment (steam, V-Pro, cidex, and Sterrad) according to Joint Commission standards. Kept accurate documentation of the process.
- Picked cases according to the surgeon's preference card and availability; noted where quick turnover of supplies and instruments was required.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets. Observed indicators to ensure exposure to the sterilization process; Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and function
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Rasmussen University
Moorhead, MN 07.2011 - 12.2013
No Degree - Allied Health
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND 08.2007 - 06.2011
Skills
Attention to Detail
Aseptic Technique/Sterilization procedures
Teaching (precepting and assessments)
Teamwork
Written and Oral Communication
Certification
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Basic Life Support
05-2021
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare, Nurses PRN
05.2019 - 08.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR
Fairview Health Services UMMC
07.2016 - 05.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist/Sterile Processing Technician
Trinity Health Hospital
09.2014 - 06.2016
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
01-2013
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Rasmussen University
07.2011 - 12.2013
No Degree - Allied Health
North Dakota State University
08.2007 - 06.2011