Amber Brandon
Kingston ,TN
Summary
I am a Certified Surgical Technologist with 18 years of experience, including 15 years in cardiothoracic surgery. I am very passionate about surgery and take pride in doing my job well. I believe I would be a great asset to your team and look forward to hearing from you.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Parkwest Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted surgical teams in preparation and maintenance of sterile environments.
- Collaborated with nurses and surgeons to ensure seamless communication and patient safety.
- Monitored inventory levels of surgical supplies, facilitating timely reordering processes.
- Provided training and guidance to new staff on surgical techniques and best practices.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative
Certified Surgical Technologist
Methodist Medical Center
Oak Ridge, TN
2007 - 2022
- Assisted surgical teams in preparation and maintenance of sterile environments.
- Collaborated with nurses and surgeons to ensure seamless communication and patient safety.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
Education
Certified Surgical Technologist -
Tennessee Technology Center
Crossville, TN05.2007
High School Diploma -
Rockwood High School
Rockwood, TN05.2005
Skills
18 Years of surgical experience including:
-15 Years of Cardiothoracic experience
- General
- Vascular
- ENT
- Urology
- Robotic
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Parkwest Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Methodist Medical Center
2007 - 2022
Certified Surgical Technologist -
Tennessee Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Rockwood High School