Amy Damon
Winston Salem,NC
Summary
Dynamic OR Coordinator and former Travel Surgical Technologist at Emerge Ortho, skilled in relationship building and process improvement. Enhanced surgical efficiency by anticipating needs and maintaining sterile environments, leading to optimal patient outcomes. Proven ability to manage supplies and foster team collaboration, ensuring readiness for complex procedures.
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OR Coordinator/Material Handler
Emerge Ortho
06.2024 - Current
- Coordinate with reps/vendors to ensure correct instrumentation and supplies are available for surgeries.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
- Coordinate with SPD to ensure instruments are free of bioburden and ready for patient use.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Coordinate with materals manager to ensure correct sterile supplies are available for upcoming surgeries; order any necessary supplies.
- Depletions of previous day's supplies used in operating room.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Travel Surgical Technologist
Emerge Ortho
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Assisted in the development of updated policies and procedures for the surgical department, resulting in improved safety measures and overall efficiency.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
Travel Surgical Technologist
Atrium Healthcare Charlotte Main
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Travel Surgical Technologist
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Collaborated closely with surgeons and nurses to ensure seamless communication and teamwork during operations.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precision and skill, contributing to successful outcomes for patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability by swiftly adjusting to changing circumstances or new information within the surgical environment.
- Reduced risk of infection through diligent maintenance of a clean and sterile operating room environment.
Surgical Technologist
Novant Health Clemmons Medical Center
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
Surgical Technologist
Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center
05.2015 - 04.2021
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Tabor High School
Winston Salem, NC05-1999
Skills
- Relationship building
- Data entry
- Multitasking and organization
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Process improvement
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Best practices implementation
- Staff management
- Attention to detail
- Staff supervision
- Team oversight
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
OR Coordinator/Material Handler
Emerge Ortho
06.2024 - Current
Travel Surgical Technologist
Emerge Ortho
12.2023 - 06.2024
Travel Surgical Technologist
Atrium Healthcare Charlotte Main
12.2022 - 12.2023
Travel Surgical Technologist
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
02.2022 - 11.2022
Surgical Technologist
Novant Health Clemmons Medical Center
04.2021 - 02.2022
Surgical Technologist
Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center
05.2015 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Mount Tabor High School
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