ALEXANDRA MITCHELL
McKinney,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Surgical Technologist
TNAA
02.2023 - Current
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Anticipated surgeon's needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Facility has completed 3,000+ DaVinci robot cases in 5 years
Travel Surgical Technologist
Host Healthcare
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Harris Health System
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Set up operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Completed approximately 100 cases per week as a team
Surgical Skills Lab Specialist
Houston Methodist Hospital
07.2016 - 06.2021
- Support function of facility as well as support educational programs and cadaver courses in virtual operating room.
- Provided technical guidance and training to laboratory staff.
- Performed high-complexity testing by preparing specimens for analysis and maintaining assay quality.
- Prioritized work assigned, maintained accurate records of work performed and initiated corrective action in case of defective records or inadequate care plans.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop new procedures and protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Lone Star College
Tomball, TX05.2021
Skills
- Consistent, dependable, and accurate in carrying out responsibilities to a successful conclusion
- Excel in effective and positive written and verbal communications
- Display exceptional ability to learn new methods and techniques through both teamwork and alone
- Demonstrate strong ability to analyze and solve problems
- Time management and task prioritization
- Creating and maintaining sterile field
- Performs necessary surgical counts
- Anticipates needs of surgeon/assistant
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTA)
- BLS/CPR Certified (AHA)
Timeline
Travel Surgical Technologist
TNAA
02.2023 - Current
Travel Surgical Technologist
Host Healthcare
07.2022 - 02.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Harris Health System
06.2021 - 07.2022
Surgical Skills Lab Specialist
Houston Methodist Hospital
07.2016 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Lamar University
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Lone Star College