Alicia Holland
Cut Bank,MT
Summary
Creative ex-Business Owner with exceptional background spent in residential cleaning. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level surgical technician position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Also, A highly motivated professional with 14 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals. Focused Surgical technician well versed in wide range of General, podiatry and endoscopic procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Attentive Sterile Processing tech. Possesses good communication skills, a strong attention to detail and a superior work ethic. Looking for a permanent role in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist, Sterile Processor
Logan Heath
Shelby And Conrad , MT
07.2023 - Current
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Monitored patients' physical condition during surgery and reported any changes to the surgeon or circulating nurse.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Maintained inventory levels of medical supplies within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Retrieved specimens from the OR for laboratory analysis.
- Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
- Set up trays with necessary surgical instruments according to established protocols.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to job responsibilities.
- Adhered to department policies regarding infection control practices.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
- Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Washed and sterilized equipment using germicides and sterilizers.
- Conducted daily cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of surgical instruments and supplies.
- Inspected medical instruments prior to decontamination and sterilization process.
- Adhered to safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as bio-hazardous waste.
- Ensured that sterile supplies were stored in a safe, secure environment.
- Monitored the inventory levels of sterile supplies and alerted supervisor when restocking was needed.
- Operated autoclaves, steamers, ultrasonic cleaners and other sterilizing devices.
- Received incoming shipments of medical equipment and instruments from vendors, ensuring that contents match the packing list.
- Disassembled used instruments following surgery, cleaned them thoroughly with appropriate solutions, then reassembled them per manufacturer instructions.
- Restocked shelves with clean linens, gowns, masks and other disposable items as needed.
- Distributed sterile supplies throughout the facility based on departmental needs.
- Maintained a neat work area at all times including organizing storage areas regularly.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
- Maintained endoscopy equipment, including cleaning, sterilizing and troubleshooting.
- Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopies, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, enteroscopies and biopsies.
- Prepared rooms for endoscopic procedures according to established protocols.
- Monitored patients during and after procedures to ensure safety and comfort.
- Ordered supplies necessary for endoscopic procedures according to established protocol.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members on proper operation of endoscopic equipment.
- Ensured that all instruments used during endoscopic procedures were functioning properly before use.
- Participated in quality assurance activities related to endoscope reprocessing techniques.
- Complied with applicable laws, regulations, standards and guidelines relating to the practice of Endoscopy Technician.
- Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique principles when preparing patients for procedures.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of supplies needed for endoscopic suite operations.
- Maintained accurate logs documenting maintenance performed on scopes and other equipment used in the Endoscopy Suite.
- Use aseptic techniques to sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other endoscopic tools and equipment.
- Set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming operations.
- Sterilized and distributed endoscopic instrumentation and equipment.
- Positioned patients using understanding of anatomy and procedures.
- Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
Bartender
Black Eagle Community Center
08.2011 - 07.2014
- Open and closed business, including but not limited to doors, alarm, office, safe, and created and balanced tills for opening and closing shifts.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Owner/Operator
Kneat Freaks, LLC
05.2008 - 07/01/23
- Consulted with over 80 customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Independently cleaned and trained employees at least 3 to 4 homes daily.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Delivered excellent customer service to clients and fellow employees.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Montana State University - Great Falls College of Technology
Great Falls, MT05.2023
High School Diploma -
Charles M. Russell
Great Falls, MT05.2004
Skills
- Self motivated and fast learning
- Staff Management
- Team Oversight
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Hiring and Staffing
- Staff Training
- Bidding Process
- Hard working and reliable
- Approachable and Outgoing
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Payroll Preparation
- Detail oriented
- High standard of cleanliness
Certification
- Current BLS certified
- Certified Surgical technician
- Telehealth certification in Progress from John Hopkins University
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist, Sterile Processor
Logan Heath
07.2023 - Current
Bartender
Black Eagle Community Center
08.2011 - 07.2014
Owner/Operator
Kneat Freaks, LLC
05.2008 - 07/01/23
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Montana State University - Great Falls College of Technology
High School Diploma -
Charles M. Russell