Amber Rowden
Dixon,MO
Summary
Experienced Certified Surgical First Assistant with strong background in many specialties. Mission-oriented and committed to sustaining highest quality standards to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant, Ortho Lead
MU Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted in various types of surgeries such as orthopedic, vascular, general surgery, gynecology or urology and robotic procedures tailoring assistance based on specific case requirements.
- Reduced surgery time with efficient anticipation of surgeon''s needs, resulting in faster patient recovery.
- Updated Orthopedic preference cards
- Ordered supplies, equipment, and instrumentation.
Certified Surgical Technologist/ Flex Position
Capital Region Medical Center
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications.
Certified Surgical Technologist CVOR (Traveler)
Boone Health
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
Lead Certified Surgical Technologist
Capital Region Medical Center
03.2012 - 02.2022
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Trained new employees and students.
Education
Certification - Surgical First Assisting
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO05.2012
Skills
- Operating Room Safety
- Suturing Techniques
- Patient Positioning
- Anatomy Expertise
- Tissue Handling
- Intraoperative Assistance
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Critical thinking abilities
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Organizational abilities
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant, Ortho Lead
MU Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist/ Flex Position
Capital Region Medical Center
11.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist CVOR (Traveler)
Boone Health
02.2022 - 11.2022
Lead Certified Surgical Technologist
Capital Region Medical Center
03.2012 - 02.2022
Certification - Surgical First Assisting
Madisonville Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Lincoln University
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