Amber Neese (Callaway)
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Certified healthcare professional with over 18 years of patient care experience in Surgery, OB/GYN, ER, Medical Assisting, Education, and Organ Procurement, seeking new employment in a well-respected healthcare facility or medical industry that is based on a firm foundation of motivation, teamwork, healing, hope, and quality of life. Looking for growth and opportunity in a collaborative environment that recognizes skill and potential.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Johnson Memorial Medical Center: Johnson Memorial Hospital
03.2025 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Coordinated instrument counts to prevent retained surgical items and ensure procedural accuracy
- Assisted in preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments for various procedures.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Maintained preference cards for each particular surgeon
- transporting patients to and from operating room
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Any necessary clerical duties associated with surgery schedules
- Performed in circulating role within the scope of practice
- Relieved multiple rooms for breakfast, lunch, afternoon break and end of shift
- participating in a regular call schedule rotation
- Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives to improve operational efficiency within the surgical department.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Hancock Regional Hospital
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Maintained sterile field during surgeries to ensure patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with surgical team to anticipate needs and provide timely support during operations.
- Coordinated instrument counts to prevent retained surgical items and ensure procedural accuracy.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to the surgical team promptly.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Major Health Partners
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care throughout the entire perioperative process.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Assured Nursing
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Contract employee for level 1 trauma center
Sterile Processing Instructor
Hardon Education Institute
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with faculty to assess curriculum effectiveness and propose improvements.
- Conducted evaluations of student performance to tailor instructional approaches for individual needs.
- Facilitated workshops to promote best practices in teaching methodologies among peers.
- Utilized educational technology tools to streamline course delivery and enhance interactive learning experiences.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Surgical Recovery Specialist
Indiana Donor Network
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Oversees all organ donor perfusion and organ donor preservation processes
- Surgical assisting in-house donor recovery
- Responsible for intraoperative leadership of teams of medical professionals
- Manage recovery process of all solid organs
- Facilitate the donation process through donor management
- Organ recovery of adult and pediatric patients
- Surgical suite set up and break down
- Cleaning operating suite for in-house procurement procedures
- Surgical first assist with recovery of organs for transplant for both abdominal and thoracic organs
- organ preservation of abdominal and thoracic organs
- Act as operating room expert for in-house as well as off-site donor hospitals
- Transportation of donors to in-house organ and tissue procurement procedures
- Transportation of donors to after care facility post donation
- Coordinated recovery efforts to optimize organ donation processes and enhance donor family support.
- Developed training materials for new staff, ensuring consistent understanding of recovery protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communication between recovery, transplant, and hospital staff.
- Implemented best practices in recovery operations, enhancing efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Trained team members on donor eligibility criteria and recovery techniques, fostering a knowledgeable workforce.
- Monitored compliance with ethical guidelines during the organ recovery process to ensure integrity of operations.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
- Supported clients with compassionate, empathetic face-to-face counseling.
- Optimized workflow processes for increased efficiency, enabling the team to handle more cases effectively.
- Supported management in identifying opportunities for process improvement within the department''s operations.
- Maintained detailed documentation on all case activities, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Provided training and mentorship to new Recovery Specialists, fostering an environment of teamwork and success.
- Assisted in the development of new policies and procedures to streamline the recovery process and minimize losses.
- Arranged community initiatives to build supportive networks for improved rehabilitation.
- Placed procured organs on machine perfusion
- Allocated procured organs for maximum donation
- Fly outs
- In-house heart catheterization
- Research of recovery
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Harrison College
IN05-2012
Surgical Technology
Indiana University
IN05-2007
Core 40 - All Required For Core 40
Lutheran High School of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05-2001
Skills
- Graduated from accredited Surgical Technology and Medical Assisting programs
- LLC Certified
- 18 years CST and 4 years CMA experience
- Able to prepare and maintain surgical suites for cases according to aseptic technique and the requirements for specific surgical procedures
- Able to provide pre and post operative patient care
- Able to meet various needs of surgical team
- Able to perform laboratory tests, assess vital signs, administer medication operate EKG machine
- Able to perform therapeutic modalities prescribed by physicians
- Educated in medical terminology, keyboarding and medical billing procedures
- Trusted to precept new employees as well as students
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Johnson Memorial Medical Center: Johnson Memorial Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Hancock Regional Hospital
01.2025 - 03.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist
Major Health Partners
08.2024 - 12.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
07.2024 - 12.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Assured Nursing
04.2024 - 07.2024
Sterile Processing Instructor
Hardon Education Institute
11.2022 - 06.2023
Surgical Recovery Specialist
Indiana Donor Network
08.2020 - 06.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Harrison College
Surgical Technology
Indiana University
Core 40 - All Required For Core 40
Lutheran High School of Indianapolis