Alexus Marie-Lynn McFall
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Achieved seamless surgical operations by applying comprehensive training and hands-on experience in multiple specialties. Enhanced patient care in urology and ophthalmology through effective teamwork in fast-paced environments. Maintained strict adherence to AORN standards while adapting to various departmental needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
United States Navy
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
01.2021 - Current
- Provided surgical technologist support in the operating room and specialty clinics, including urology and vascular surgery.
- Prepared operating rooms by assembling instruments, equipment, and supplies according to procedure specific requirements.
- Maintained sterile fields throughout procedures, ensuring strict adherence to infection prevention standards.
- Anticipated surgeon needs by efficiently passing instruments, sutures, and supplies during procedures.
- Conducted accurate instrument, sponge, and needle counts before, during, and after surgical cases.
- Supported trauma and emergency cases requiring rapid response and adaptability.
- Participated in advanced trauma life support environments and cadaver based surgical training.
- Served in Infection Control, monitoring compliance with sterilization, cleaning, and hospital safety standards.
- Performed duties as Environmental Care Officer, ensuring operating room cleanliness and readiness.
- Appointed Safety Officer and Laser Safety Officer, overseeing compliance with safety regulations and equipment use.
- Managed medical supply ordering and budget related responsibilities for assigned departments.
- Acted as hand receipt holder for surgical machines and medical equipment, maintaining accountability and inventory accuracy.
- Supported sterile processing operations, including decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments.
Education
Surgical Technology Program -
United States Navy
Fort Sam Houston, Texas05.2021
Hospital Corpsman Training -
United States Navy
Fort Sam Houston, Texas08.2020
High School Diploma -
Rim of The World
Lake Arrowhead, CA06.2020
Skills
Surgical Scrub and Circulating Support
Operating Room Setup and Breakdown
Sterile Field Preparation and Maintenance
Instrument, Sponge, and Needle Counts
Trauma and Emergency Surgery Support
Vascular and Urology Procedures
Aseptic Technique and Infection Control
Patient Positioning and Skin Preparation
Sterile Processing and Instrument Reprocessing
Laser Safety Compliance
Environmental and Occupational Safety
Hospital onboarding- Hand hygiene and Donning/ Doffing Instructor
Presidential Support for Advanced Trauma Life Support
Additional Information
Based in Alexandria, VA but willing to relocate, Willing and able to travel nationwide and internationally for short and long term assignments, Comfortable onboarding quickly into new hospital systems, Strong adaptability to diverse surgical teams and environments
Certifications And Specialized Training
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Asset Cadaver Surgical Training
- Vascular Surgery Support Training
- Sterile Processing Training
- Laser Safety Training
- Infection Control Training
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Personal Information
- Title: Surgical Technologist
- Availability: Willing and able to travel nationwide and internationally for short and long term assignments, Based in Alexandria, VA but willing to relocate
Accomplishments
- Trained over 30 new surgical technologists in rotation of the MOR, Urology, and Ophthalmology
- Spearheaded the development of a new education and training system for sterile processing department, resulting in 100% compliance for JCO Standards resulting in a Joint Service Accommodation Medal.
- Awarded Joint Service Accommodation Medal by integration of the vascular surgery speciality into MOR with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved infection control procedures which led to 100% compliance with AORN guidelines and reduction in SSI for Urology clinic.
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
United States Navy
01.2021 - Current
Surgical Technology Program -
United States Navy
Hospital Corpsman Training -
United States Navy
High School Diploma -
Rim of The World