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Ali Jennings

Ali Jennings

Lakewood,CO

Summary

Dynamic Vascular Resource Coordinator at Saint Anthony's Hospital with expertise in surgical procedures and resource optimization. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and mentor teams. Skilled in Epic EMR and OSHA compliance, demonstrating strong leadership and data management capabilities. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care in high-pressure environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Vascular Resource Coordinator

Saint Anthony's Hospital
Lakewood, CO
11.2024 - Current
  • Proficient in scrubbing, including but not limited to TAVRs, mitral valve clips, TEVARs, fistulas, angiograms, carotids, AAAs, and endarterectomies.
  • Acted as a liaison between teams, departments, and vendors for procurement processes.
  • Collaborated on cross-functional projects, needing additional resources across departments.
  • Developed resource schedules to optimize utilization and improve operational efficiency.
  • Guided teams in selecting appropriate tools and technologies for efficient task completion.
  • Delivered comprehensive administrative support to surgeons and medical staff during surgeries.
  • Administered all aspects of hybrid room management for operational effectiveness.

Lead/Dosimeter Safety Officer

  • Managed lead and dosimeters for OR, anesthesia, and surgery center staff. Enforcing compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
  • Ensured compliance with internal standards and external regulations related to OSHA.

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Exigent Surgical LLC
05.2018 - 01.2025
  • Managed daily operations of company encompassing First Assisting, Insurance, and CPT coding
  • NPI #1700429057 AZ ID#23030360

Certified Surgical Technologist III

Texas Children Hospital
The Woodlands, TX
01.2024 - 11.2024
  • Contributed to Quality Practice Committee by enhancing operational standards.
  • Mentored new employees for seamless integration into company culture.
  • Provided guidance on conflict resolution techniques to promote productivity.

Lead Surgical Tech III

HCA
Conroe, TX
05.2022 - 06.2024
  • Assisted with Level 1 traumas involving high-acuity patients.
  • Organized instruments and set up equipment for procedures according to surgeons' preference cards.
  • Updated preference cards to reflect current requirements.
  • Specialized in vascular, neuro, orthopedic, and polytrauma cases.

First Surgical Assistant

Dr. Wu
The Woodlands, TX
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assisted in cosmetic surgical procedures, including suturing and blood flow management.
  • Managed post-operative patient care to ensure recovery and comfort.
  • Sterilized instruments and prepared operating room for efficient procedures.
  • Oversaw material supply management, including ordering and maintaining par levels.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Stability Healthcare Travel Nursing (Contract)
Lafayette, CO
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepared operating rooms with necessary tools and instruments.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in scrubbing for GYN, Urology, Plastics, General, Neuro/Spine, Trauma, Trauma Ortho, ENT, and Labor and Delivery service lines.

Surgical Lead/Multi Service Line Coordinator

UcHealth
Denver, CO
06.2020 - 04.2022
  • Led coordination of service lines: GYN, Ortho, ENT, General, Urology, and Plastics.
  • Organized supply room and ordered weekly supplies in collaboration with Materials Management.
  • Assisted surgeons during various minor and major surgical procedures.
  • Analyzed patient charts to verify accurate identification and information.
  • Supervised and scheduled surgical techs to align with clinical needs.
  • Developed strategies that streamlined organizational performance and elevated productivity.
  • Identified training opportunities and directed professional development initiatives.
  • Updated Preference cards and maintained accurate records of production output.

Lead Surgical Tech

Dr. Berardi
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Maintained operating rooms by ordering and stocking essential equipment and supplies.
  • Reviewed surgical requirements to prepare operating rooms with appropriate tools and instruments.
  • Sterilized medical equipment while managing contaminated materials efficiently.
  • Assisted in cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries for patients with injuries due to accidents or birth defects.

Surgical Technologist III

Honor Healthcare
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2018 - 06.2020
  • Assisted in multiple specialties including General, GYN, Ortho, Plastics, and ENT.
  • Set up and organized instruments, tools, and supplies per surgeons' preference cards.
  • Prepared and pulled instruments and sutures for daily surgical cases.

Surgical Technician III

Vail Health
Vail, CO
10.2018 - 01.2019
  • Assisted world-renowned surgeons and US Olympic team doctors during complex orthopedic surgeries.
    Scrubbed large orthopedic, sports medicine, spine, and hand surgical cases.

Surgical Technologist III (Trauma/Neuro Team)

Banner Desert Medical Center
Mesa, AZ
07.2015 - 12.2018
  • Provide direct hands on support and assistance to physicians during invasive surgical procedures. Work with the surgical team ensuring the highest standards of surgical patient care in a level 1 Trauma Center.
  • Specialty in Neuro with emphasis on Scrubbing and First Assisting spine and cranial cases. Scrubbing General Procedures (laparoscopic, open belly, and I&D's), Plastics (cosmetic, hand, reconstructions), Vascular, GYN, Ortho, and Urology cases.
  • Answering multi-line system, scheduling cases, and prepare paperwork for oncoming OR staff

Surgical Technologist III

Cardon Children's Medical Center
Mesa, AZ
07.2015 - 12.2018
  • Scrubbed all service line cases involving neonatal to young adult patients.
  • Contributed as dedicated member of Pediatric Trauma team, enhancing patient care.

OB Surgical Technician

Glens Falls Hospital
Glens Falls, NY
11.2014 - 08.2015
  • Provided direct hands-on support to midwives and GYN physicians during emergent C-section cases.
  • Prepared surgical suite and assisted with vaginal deliveries as necessary.
  • Anticipated surgeon's needs and collected surgical specimens for analysis.
  • Assisted in the nursery with circumcisions, collecting blood, infant hearing tests, and stocking as needed.

Surgical Specialist

Northeast Surgical Specialists
Saratoga Springs, NY
01.2014 - 07.2015
  • Assisted during surgical procedures, including oral, maxillofacial, and ENT operations.
  • Maintained aseptic conditions, retracted and stabilized tissue, and monitored vital signs.
  • Removed IVs and administered anesthetics for each case with oxygen/nitrous monitoring.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of dental implants, bone grafting, sinus lifts, and full mouth extractions.
  • Performed apicoectomies, frenectomies, oral pathology assessments, and jaw wiring.
  • Executed chain ligation procedures and utilized various implant systems effectively.
  • Proficient in digital X-rays, including bite wings, anterior, posterior, panorex, Dentascan scans.
  • Conducted specialty scans to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient care.

Lead Surgical Specialist

Adirondack Oral & Maxillofacial
Albany, NY
05.2012 - 01.2014
  • Oversaw 25 employees, managing training, schedules, and team support effectively.
  • Assisted during surgical procedures, including oral, maxillofacial, and ENT.
  • Maintained supplies to ensure operational efficiency and readiness.
  • Proficient in digital X-rays, performing bite wings, anterior, posterior, Pano's, Dentascan, and specialty scans.

DOD Surgical Technician

Department Of Defense JBLM (DENTAC)
Tacoma, WA
07.2009 - 02.2012
  • Administered hands-on support in operating room as part of health care team.
  • Prepared surgical suite for operations, including set-up and addressing surgeon prerequisites.
  • Scrubbed Maxillofacial traumas to ensure readiness for military personnel deployment.

Education

Surgical Technician

U. S. Army Medical Department Center And School
Tacoma, WA
2010

Skills

  • CO DORA ST0005099
  • NCCT Certified #1180778
  • BCLS Health Care Provider (Expires 04/2027)
  • Epic EMR Super User
  • 18 Military Continuing Educations Credits
  • OSHA/MSDS Certified
  • Sterilization/Infection Control Certified
  • Training & Development
  • Team management
  • HIPAA proficiency
  • Data management

Timeline

Vascular Resource Coordinator

Saint Anthony's Hospital
11.2024 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist III

Texas Children Hospital
01.2024 - 11.2024

First Surgical Assistant

Dr. Wu
05.2023 - 01.2024

Certified Surgical Technologist

Stability Healthcare Travel Nursing (Contract)
08.2022 - 03.2023

Lead Surgical Tech III

HCA
05.2022 - 06.2024

Surgical Lead/Multi Service Line Coordinator

UcHealth
06.2020 - 04.2022

Lead Surgical Tech

Dr. Berardi
06.2019 - 06.2020

Surgical Technician III

Vail Health
10.2018 - 01.2019

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Exigent Surgical LLC
05.2018 - 01.2025

Surgical Technologist III

Honor Healthcare
05.2018 - 06.2020

Surgical Technologist III (Trauma/Neuro Team)

Banner Desert Medical Center
07.2015 - 12.2018

Surgical Technologist III

Cardon Children's Medical Center
07.2015 - 12.2018

OB Surgical Technician

Glens Falls Hospital
11.2014 - 08.2015

Surgical Specialist

Northeast Surgical Specialists
01.2014 - 07.2015

Lead Surgical Specialist

Adirondack Oral & Maxillofacial
05.2012 - 01.2014

DOD Surgical Technician

Department Of Defense JBLM (DENTAC)
07.2009 - 02.2012

Surgical Technician

U. S. Army Medical Department Center And School
Ali Jennings
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